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Old 02-10-2011, 07:15 PM
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I am experimenting with Idle jet holder sizes on Weber carbs. I want to plug the larger hole and re-drill a smaller hole. Can I use regular resin core plumbing solder or should I use silver solder? This will be a perminate fix since the holders sell for $12.95 x 8!
Ive done just that. You must ream the drilled hole. You can fashion a needle or round toothpick,use rubbing compound, must be a 30/60degree crosshatch pattern just like a cylinder bore.no silver solder. 30/60long explaination here.e-mail me if you have problems sincerely lawrencex@att.net
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