Carburetor Removal

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1. To prevent excessive coolant leakage use smooth jaw hose shut-off pliers to pinch off the coolant hose from the intake manifold to the choke thermo wax housing (Figure 6). Then twist and disconnect the hose from the carburetor.

CAUTION: Avoid using standard locking clamp pliers (Vise-Grips) with serrated jaws as they may damage hoses.


2. Disconnect the accelerator cable and wire harness connector from the carburetor. Disconnect and plug the fuel lines and hose connections.

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3. Remove the four carburetor through bolts, washers, and the bolt and lock washer at the left rear corner of the carburetor near the sub-EGR valve (Figure 7).

Lift the carburetor off the intake manifold.

NOTE:Usually a quick, hard pull will separate the carburetor from the intake manifold. Cover the exposed intake manifold ports with a shop towel.

4. Support the carburetor in a vise using MIT209769 carburetor aligning pins.


CAUTION: Do not damage the throttle linkage that extends below the base of the carburetor.