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doates
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Hi,
Twice now my '70 Spit has given a little burp when I tried to start it after sitting for a week or so. This little burp pops the Smith's valve out of its seat (it is a push in fit) producing a massive vacuum leak which makes the car not start. When I reseat the valve it starts right up. I suppose I could drill the manifold and put a set screw to hold the valve in place but I am thinking that it must be too loose and may be the source of a vacuum leak even when seated. I will squirt some starting fluid around it to check for leaks.
Any ideas on how to fix this without a set screw?
Thanks in Advance
Dennis
Twice now my '70 Spit has given a little burp when I tried to start it after sitting for a week or so. This little burp pops the Smith's valve out of its seat (it is a push in fit) producing a massive vacuum leak which makes the car not start. When I reseat the valve it starts right up. I suppose I could drill the manifold and put a set screw to hold the valve in place but I am thinking that it must be too loose and may be the source of a vacuum leak even when seated. I will squirt some starting fluid around it to check for leaks.
Any ideas on how to fix this without a set screw?
Thanks in Advance
Dennis
