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Brass plugs in car. Passageways

Post by NY John T » Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:34 pm

Hi all,
What suggestions do you all have for replacing the small brass plugs that seal the carb passageways? They're made of brass originally, I believe. Can I use heavy copper copper wire, or does it have to be brass? Thanks for your help.
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Re: Brass plugs in car. Passageways

Post by TRDxB2 » Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:49 pm

NY John T wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:34 pm
 Hi all,
What suggestions do you all have for replacing the small brass plugs that seal the carb passageways? They're made of brass originally, I believe. Can I use heavy copper copper wire, or does it have to be brass? Thanks for your help.
John
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Re: Brass plugs in car. Passageways

Post by Dan Hatch » Fri Apr 12, 2024 6:33 am

Just be sure you don’t thread the screw in so far as to block the passage way.
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Re: Brass plugs in car. Passageways

Post by Mark Nunn » Fri Apr 12, 2024 7:55 am

I had brass screws on a shelf that worked.
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Re: Brass plugs in car. Passageways

Post by jab35 » Fri Apr 12, 2024 8:33 am

Copper wire of appropriate gage would be fine, many use brass filler rod. I've used brass rod 'tinned' with solder to insure a tighter fit.
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Re: Brass plugs in car. Passageways

Post by Steve Jelf » Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:46 am

I've had no trouble using Uncle Stan's method.
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