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I have a Carter 9635sa carburetor that I was rebuilding a while ago and could not get out one of the main jets.
I ended up breaking off a tab so I could not use a screwdriver to remove it anymore.
I then tried to use easy outs but it would not remove it. It would bite but then slip, I tried a few different sizes and brands with no luck. It was to shallow to use before it bottomed out in the carb.To make a long story short I ended up drilling it out. I was careful as can be but the thread’s got a little damaged. I did run a tap through the hole but the “new” jet will not tighten up snug. Most of the time it will not tighten up at all but once in a while I can get it to bite a little but not as snug as it should be.
I left it like that as it is on a car that does not get driven that much and did not have money to spend on a new carb. It seemed OK for what I needed it for.
I tore it back down now to rebuild it again but wanted to see if there is something that can be done to help it snug up better this time but still keep it removable if needed later on.
I cant use a heli-coil on it as there is no room to make a oversized hole in it.
Thanks
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There is one product that you can use to aid that. And no, don’t use JB Weld, it dissolves with gas. Send me a message and I will tell you what you need. Reason I am not posting it is that I wish not to endorse any product in case somebody else doesn’t have good luck.
[quote=”cap269″ post=135608]I’ve used teflon tape to get a little extra bite on carb jet threads for decades.[/quote]
+1 on the teflon tape, it works a treat.Green locktite (680) will work. It is made for cylindrical bonding. Once used you will need heat to remove it again.
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