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Pablo22 · 10-23-2013, 04:54 PM

The threads in my Carb are stripped where the fuel line attaches. I took it to a Carb shop and was told to just get a Deeper Fitting since only the first three threads are stripped. NAPA couldn't find anything nor could J&M Speed Shop. Anybody have any ideas? I'm in Riverside, CA. Thanks.

63burban · 10-23-2013, 05:50 PM

What carburetor are you using ?

Pablo22 · 10-23-2013, 07:19 PM

It's the stock Rochester on the 230.

1966shortwide · 10-23-2013, 08:28 PM

IF this is the fuel filter housing fitting going into carb, cheapest way is to coat thread's on adaptor with jb weld and leave filter out . install a inline filter in the fuel line . i use regular jb weld ,not the quick set. Then you won't have to remove that fitting for any reason by leaving the filter out.Otherwise a different carb or top half. If you do this it has to set up overnight or a certain amount of time on instruction's on jb weld. I have done this before , and it is gas resistant.

68gmsee · 10-24-2013, 08:29 AM

Any epoxy or Teflon tape you use will eventually degrade with the gasoline. I'd look for an oversize kit, heli coil or other type of repair. Maybe take it to a machine shop and have them machine the threads to the next size if carb hasn't had this done before. http://quadrajetparts.com/fuel-inlets-a-1.html

10-23-2013, 04:54 PM	#1
Pablo22 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 34	Carburetor Fuel Inlet Stripped The threads in my Carb are stripped where the fuel line attaches. I took it to a Carb shop and was told to just get a Deeper Fitting since only the first three threads are stripped. NAPA couldn't find anything nor could J&M Speed Shop. Anybody have any ideas? I'm in Riverside, CA. Thanks.

10-23-2013, 05:50 PM	#2
63burban Chevy addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iron Ridge, WI Posts: 1,085	Re: Carburetor Fuel Inlet Stripped What carburetor are you using ?

10-23-2013, 07:19 PM	#3
Pablo22 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 34	Re: Carburetor Fuel Inlet Stripped It's the stock Rochester on the 230.

10-23-2013, 08:28 PM	#4
1966shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Great bend,ks Posts: 230	Re: Carburetor Fuel Inlet Stripped IF this is the fuel filter housing fitting going into carb, cheapest way is to coat thread's on adaptor with jb weld and leave filter out . install a inline filter in the fuel line . i use regular jb weld ,not the quick set. Then you won't have to remove that fitting for any reason by leaving the filter out.Otherwise a different carb or top half. If you do this it has to set up overnight or a certain amount of time on instruction's on jb weld. I have done this before , and it is gas resistant. Last edited by 1966shortwide; 10-23-2013 at 08:40 PM.

10-24-2013, 08:29 AM	#5
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Carburetor Fuel Inlet Stripped Any epoxy or Teflon tape you use will eventually degrade with the gasoline. I'd look for an oversize kit, heli coil or other type of repair. Maybe take it to a machine shop and have them machine the threads to the next size if carb hasn't had this done before. http://quadrajetparts.com/fuel-inlets-a-1.html __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...



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