Recent content by Wes P
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4150 2nd metering block missing holes
Nice. My grandparents had a place in Kings Beach. I visited often, drove through Truckee every time. Beautiful area. Take care and thanks again for the support!- Wes P
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- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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4150 2nd metering block missing holes
Thank you, Rich! Where in NorCal are you? My hometown is Santa Rosa.- Wes P
- Post #5
- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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4150 2nd metering block missing holes
Drilled missing holes 0.025". If this causes a problem, I will post again.- Wes P
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- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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Rebuild or replace carb.
yes, rebuild or replace carb. do some research to explore all options and decide based on available time, tools, skills, budget. Keep in mind changing the carburetor style/manufacturer may require vehicle modification.- Wes P
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- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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4150 2nd metering block missing holes
carb list 4777-2, block 11166. Missing holes on passenger side. (see attached photo) These passages link the high speed air bleed in main body to the main jet circuit in the block. Before I drill 0.025"... Should these holes be: 1. blocked both sides 2. clear on driver side only (as is...- Wes P
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- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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Brake line repair
PS. The $200 vise-mount cam-lever flaring tool from TGR (Amazon) was missing a die so I returned it and went with the simplest solution: Titan 51535- Wes P
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- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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Brake line repair
Fixed. Thank you all very much for sharing your experience and ideas. Summary and notes: Compression fittings are not safe for on-highway vehicles and are illegal in some states. Better suited for low-speed off-highway vehicles. Auto parts store flaring tools are crap. Don't bother. I made a...- Wes P
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- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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Brake line repair
Never mind. I asked Google: http://www.brakeconnect.com/top-3-reasons-not-to-use-brake-line-compression-fittings- Wes P
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- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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Brake line repair
Does anyone else have feedback about using compression fittings to join brake lines in the middle? Is it a common repair? Is anyone using one on their own vehicle?- Wes P
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- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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Brake line repair
You are using compression fittings mid-way on brake lines in your own vehicle? If so, for how long have they been working for you? You are the second person to recommend this to me. I saw this as a risk, adding 2 additional points with potential to leak, so I didn't try it.- Wes P
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- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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Brake line repair
I ordered a TGR tool from Amazon. It looks identical to what Eastwood has on their website. It is available from many brand names and sellers. Prices +/-$10. I will give you feedback about the tool after my next attempt.- Wes P
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- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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Brake line repair
I will also try 3 tightening cycles in my next attempt. Thanks!- Wes P
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- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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Brake line repair
One side was pre-flared, the other flare I made with AutoZone (OEM tool) flaring tool. It took 10 tries to get a "good" flare (8 on practice piece and 2 on brake line). I was not satisfied with the stability of the tool so I returned it and ordered a highly-rated tool that uses a cam lever to...- Wes P
- Post #9
- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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Brake line repair
No. It is a standard 3/16 brake line with inverted flare, also called double flare.- Wes P
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- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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Brake line repair
I am talking about the rings on the 45-degree sealing surface. Marks left by the tube flare. The issue is they are leaking after installing a new brake line.- Wes P
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- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
