Air filter mounting stud hole stripped
- Texafornian
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Air filter mounting stud hole stripped
On my 77 Spider single carb, one of the four holes where the mounting studs screws in is stripped out. Three others are fine. Can I live with it, or is it urgent to fix? If so, what are ideas for how to fix? It doesn't seem like a complete carb replacement is warranted. It is the lower left hole if you are on the driver's side looking down at it. Thanks for your advice!
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Daniel
1977 Fiat 124 Spider
1977 Fiat 124 Spider
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Re: Air filter mounting stud hole stripped
I bought a length of stud and cut it to size. I secured it using 2 nuts on the underneath. I hate that design with those little bits at risk getting sucked into the carb. Be sure to tighten accordingly and use a threadlocker on especially on the top nut.
Re: Air filter mounting stud hole stripped
I think I may have a couple oversized studs that we were looking at putting into production. Email me directly on Monday and I'll make you a deal
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- Texafornian
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- Your car is a: 1977 Fiat 124 Spider
- Location: Frisco, TX
Re: Air filter mounting stud hole stripped
Thanks Csaba, I sent you a note!
Daniel
1977 Fiat 124 Spider
1977 Fiat 124 Spider