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Old 08-20-03, 10:26 PM
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tighten the 4 main bolts holding the carb down???? just snug them up or ballz out tighten them till i cant go any more....
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Snug 'em!
Don't need to bear down too hard, but they should'nt be loose, either.

Check in a few days, and then again in a few days after that, as the gaskets compress.
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well mr.sterling i think it matters not anymore for putting those gaskets on did nothing for that vaccum leak. MAKES NO SENSE! should i just try to get a new baseplate?
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It's time for the patented sterling propane bottle trick...just don't blow yerself up...
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ok i loosened them all the way then "snugged" them. it helped a little bit, but not all the way. hmmmmm GETTING THERE!
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