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Old 08-25-2005 | 04:06 PM
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Default RE: Bonehead move: stripped carb threads

It's a bit late now the damage is done, but using spring washers on the the carb mounting screws can lead to stripped threads. This is because you cannot feel the threads tightening - the spring washers absorb the tension somewhat but then the threads give.

Just use ordinary flat washers or even none at all with some thread lock.