torquing carb to manifold

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audiocontr
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torquing carb to manifold

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Is there a need to semi tighten all 4 nuts, then torque down further in a certain pattern? Are the unique pinz washers required?
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Re: torquing carb to manifold

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Not that I am aware of, and I have pulled and rebuilt my carbs before. The only thing I would recommend is some mid strength loctite. They seem to vibrate loose pretty easily if you don't use a little loctite and that will play all heck with your carb synchronization.
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Re: torquing carb to manifold

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only thing i did was to tighten down in a diagonal pattern loosely and then go back and tighten down in a rotation, to help make sure they leveled out as much as possible. the bolts vibrate loose very easily.
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Re: torquing carb to manifold

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Yes, use the washers!
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