Re: [T2] Heat riser Plugged SP conversion

[George Lyle <glyle@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sun, 30 Sep 2001, Jake Raby wrote:

> Here is the trick...
> Drill 2 (about 9mm)holes....At the point where the heat riser tube makes
> it's sharp bend, under the manifold, do this in a manner where you are
> creating a straight shot through the blocked riser tube.....
>
> Find a welding rod (1/8") and strip all the shielding from it
> bend a small area in it, almost like a hook. chuck it intal a drill, and
> insert into the blocked area...Ream the heck out of it and keep soaking it
> with spray carburetor cleaner..
>
> After you are done, weld the 2 holes back up and you are done..

I do the same thing, except that I block the hole with a stainless hose
clamp.  A film of red RTV seals it up fine.  Next time, I can ream it out
without further drilling.  I only drill one side, btw.

> This is the best method I have found to get all the crud out.....Using the
> proper heat riser gaskets, which are really hard to find does the job and
> keeps the heat riser flow going only one direction, keeping this from
> happening......

Hmmm, which are the correct gaskets, the big hole ones or the teeny hole
ones?  which goes where?

George Lyle