Carb bolts

[JasonB]

I'm having a pain of a time trying to locate adequate carb studs locally to attach my "new" 4bbl to the new intake. Is there any reason I can't use bolts if they will clear enough to get them in the holes? The only problem I see is that one bolt is partially obstructed by the secondary fuel bowl (Holley 4160), but If i file off about 1/32 of the head on one flat, it will clear. I would use a Hex bolt, a flat washer, and a lock washer. Already checked and the bolts are the perfect thread pattern... So...Bolts ok to use instead?<br /><br />Also, as I remember, carb base gaskets are installed without any sealer. Can someone confirm?

 

[tie_one_on]

Re: Carb bolts

Bolts are fine, no sealer.

 

[JasonB]

Re: Carb bolts

Excellent. Thanks guys. Thought it would be good, but always good to confirm.

 

[90skichallenger]

Re: Carb bolts

Bolt on dude.

 

[chuckz]

Re: Carb bolts

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[vipzach]

Re: Carb bolts

Bolts should be fine, Does a local hardware store not have a piese of all thread with the correct threads? Then all you would have to do is cut to the length you want.<br /> No sealer, just the gasket for the carb base.

 

[JasonB]

Re: Carb bolts

I thought about all-thread, but the bolts I picked up are the perfect length and I don't have to deal with cutting for length. i just need to grind a small bit off one flat to sneak the head by the fuel bowland I'm good to go.

 

[tie_one_on]

Re: Carb bolts

Jason, I forgot to mention earlier don't forget to use flat & lock washers at each location. You probably already knew that but I thought I'd post just in case.

 

[JasonB]

Re: Carb bolts

Thanks Tie, she's already bolted down nice and snug with a flatand a lock under each bolt. That 4bbl does look mean sitting up there...