Misab Plates Suggestions

CDN OpelNut · 08-15-2008

I went for a spirited drive in the stroker GT on my lunch today. (Nice windy back-road, that's another story

)

When I pulled into my garage and lifted the hood, there was a rattling which I traced to the heatshield under the carb that was dangling by one of the two bolts that fix the carb to the SSD intake.

I have the carb mounted using Misab plates between the carb and manifold.

Misab Plates

The lower bolts thread directly into the manifold only allowing the rubber spacer and washer on one side. In order to work properly, they can only be tightened to compress the rubber a certain amount. Anyway, one vibrated free and is lost..

Can anyone suggest a thread sealant that will prevent this and will stand up to the heat at the intake?

2 Fast 4 U · 08-15-2008

Loctite has a steam sealant that we use at work to connect pipes and fittings with each other and it seals air and water tight under high temperatures, maybe something for you??

bigjim5551212 · 08-20-2008

Loctite. You can buy it at Lordco in Trail. We have the same carb mounts, well basically the same in stock in Vancouver

CDN OpelNut · 08-20-2008

Yep, I bought some high temp loctite and put it back in yesterday. While it was out I also swapped the idle jets and now it is purring nice. Hopefully the 400 degree rating is sufficient.

tekenaar · 08-20-2008

Originally Posted by CDN OpelNut

Yep, I bought some high temp loctite and put it back in yesterday. While it was out I also swapped the idle jets and now it is purring nice. Hopefully the 400 degree rating is sufficient.

. . . how about posting some pics of your setup here . . .

baz · 08-20-2008

i think you are supposed to use thackeray washers with those

eBay.ie: WEBER DCOE x2 MOUNTING THACKERAY WASHERS NEW (item 130225431218 end time 23-Aug-08 11:41:48 BST)

the spring action cushions them a bit more

CDN OpelNut · 08-20-2008

Originally Posted by baz

i think you are supposed to use thackeray washers with those

eBay.ie: WEBER DCOE x2 MOUNTING THACKERAY WASHERS NEW (item 130225431218 end time 23-Aug-08 11:41:48 BST)

the spring action cushions them a bit more

I'm using these:

Weber WEBER DCOE x2 MOUNTING RUBBERS & CUPS MISAB

CDN OpelNut · 08-20-2008

Originally Posted by tekenaar

. . . how about posting some pics of your setup here . . .

Garsh. Since you asked.....

Is an overhead shot of the 40DDH and Irmscher manifold
Show the carb to manifold connection using the Misab plates
Shot of set-up on engine.
Shows the throttle set-up. I've had no issues with idle despite mounting the bracket in the head.
Shot of Trail, BC from the east - just 'cause I love it here

So far the Solex has run very well as has the whole set-up. The manual choke works well. And no, the rag in the valve cover hole is not permanent

The header is coated with POR-15 header paint and has not discolored or flaked all, albeit with only limited use.

bigjim5551212 · 08-21-2008

we have thackeray washers in stock

08-15-2008	#1 (permalink)
CDN OpelNut 1971 GT Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Trail, British Columbia Posts: 533 Provided Answers: 4	Unanswered: Misab Plates Suggestions I went for a spirited drive in the stroker GT on my lunch today. (Nice windy back-road, that's another story) When I pulled into my garage and lifted the hood, there was a rattling which I traced to the heatshield under the carb that was dangling by one of the two bolts that fix the carb to the SSD intake. I have the carb mounted using Misab plates between the carb and manifold. Misab Plates The lower bolts thread directly into the manifold only allowing the rubber spacer and washer on one side. In order to work properly, they can only be tightened to compress the rubber a certain amount. Anyway, one vibrated free and is lost.. Can anyone suggest a thread sealant that will prevent this and will stand up to the heat at the intake? __________________ 2.4 "Legere" Stroker - Weber DCOE45 - Getrag - Compufire - S10 Clutch

08-15-2008	#2 (permalink)
2 Fast 4 U Detroit,where my home was Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maria - Hoop, The Netherlands Posts: 2,216 Real Name: Erick Provided Answers: 5	Loctite has a steam sealant that we use at work to connect pipes and fittings with each other and it seals air and water tight under high temperatures, maybe something for you?? __________________ Opel Ascona; driving one is like living on the edge. Only built from 1970 - 1975 Last edited by tekenaar; 08-20-2008 at 02:45 PM. Reason: Locktite; selent

08-20-2008	#4 (permalink)
CDN OpelNut 1971 GT Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Trail, British Columbia Posts: 533 Provided Answers: 4	Yep, I bought some high temp loctite and put it back in yesterday. While it was out I also swapped the idle jets and now it is purring nice. Hopefully the 400 degree rating is sufficient. __________________ 2.4 "Legere" Stroker - Weber DCOE45 - Getrag - Compufire - S10 Clutch

08-20-2008	#6 (permalink)
baz opel free after 26 years Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: sunderland england Posts: 4,939 Real Name: barry williams Provided Answers: 4	i think you are supposed to use thackeray washers with those eBay.ie: WEBER DCOE x2 MOUNTING THACKERAY WASHERS NEW (item 130225431218 end time 23-Aug-08 11:41:48 BST) the spring action cushions them a bit more __________________ Copyright © 2003-2009 barry williams All Rights Reserved save praying to God for sunday today we pray to Nike and run like hell

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08-20-2008	#3 (permalink)
bigjim5551212 Weber Carburetor Guru Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 129 Provided Answers: 1	Loctite. You can buy it at Lordco in Trail. We have the same carb mounts, well basically the same in stock in Vancouver

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bigjim5551212 Weber Carburetor Guru Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 129 Provided Answers: 1	we have thackeray washers in stock

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