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sealing intake blanking plate [message #99207]

Fri, 10 September 2010 07:09

hertfordnc

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In this photo:

http://davesilva.com/engine/target0.html

Under the right side of the carb is a plate held down with two bolts. I guess it had to do with the choke?

I did not block the crossover but went with all stock setup and turkey tray.

What is the recommended gasket to seal that plate?

I think the pitting may cause a gap. I have an extra REMFLEX gasket, i may use a piece of that. Any thoughts?

thanks

Dave

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Re: sealing intake blanking plate [message #99208 is a reply to message #99207]

Fri, 10 September 2010 07:22

C Boyd

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hertfordnc wrote on Fri, 10 September 2010 08:09

In this photo:

http://davesilva.com/engine/target0.html

Under the right side of the carb is a plate held down with two bolts.

I had to remove it to torque the intake and discovered rust and pitting where it joins the intake.

It is open to the exhaust crossover, correct?

I did not block the crossover but went with all stock setup and turkey tray.

What is this plate for? Or rather, what was the original opening for?

What is the recomended gasket?

I think the pitting may cause a gap. I have an extra REMFLEX gasket, i may use a peice of that. Any thoughts?

thanks

Dave

Sir: If it was a GMC I would use this and maybe some furnace cement for insurance.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search.oap?keyword=choke+tube+gasket&year=1976&make=Oldsmobile&model=Toronado&vi=1225752
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=35376&title=a-little-insurance&cat=5571

C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee

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