Custom/Hybrid Carb removal?

[jetpilot808]

I got 2 questions.... 1. Need a link for the carb adapter plate, for quick removal. 2. What tools do you guys use to remove the hard to reach bolts, between carbs and intake? ( I got 46 BJ's) All I can get in there, is an open side of the wrench but can't turn it enough to loosen. The two nuts on the inside are impossible.

 

[Matt_E]

Stubby 12 mm open box wrench should do it just fine.

There is no add-on carb adapter plate. You have to get a manifold specific to that. R&D Dominator, Boyesen, and DASA come to mind.

 

[jetpilot808]

My problem is not the length of the wrench, it's more of the thicknest of the head that limits the travel. I've already cut the wrench in half so I can swing it, so my next move would be grinding down the head a bit. And I thought someone was making (on here) quick realease plates. ????

 

[Matt_E]

You need to lift the wrench and have it at a bit of an angle to clear the other nut and stud. I've never had an impossible removal, with a few different a/m intakes. You should try a Yamaha triple

 

[jetpilot808]

Yeah, I know what you mean, I tried the angle and I'm just chewing up the nut. Matt, do you have a pic of your motor that you had for sale? That had some kind of a plate if I remember right.

 

[jetpilot808]

I think, I found what you are talking about...

just the top pic....where do I find one? I can't seem to find one by itself.

 

[Matt_E]

You can't. You have to buy a manifold specifically for it. I had one for sale :biggrin:

 

[jetpilot808]

I got the R&D manifold, just not the plate.

 

[jetpilot808]

Never mind, just answered mine own question. Mine doesn't have the lip for the extra plate.

 

[Matt_E]

The R&D manifold was made in both variations. But you can't add it to one that wasn't made for it.
Having had the removable plate: Unless you find a good deal on one or you have to remove your carbs 30 times a year, don't bother.

 

[schicks]

you need one of these articulating ratcheting wrenches

 

[TheBuzzard]

these are my weapons of choice for those unruly R&D intakes. never miss with the angled straight combo. back by unpopular demand, to help you out bro =

 

[Hollywood Hood]

I just shave down and cut the wrench to length always works

 

[jetpilot808]

OOOOOhhh! The Buzzard is back!! Do behave, we enjoy you posts (some fo us). Thanks for all your info, very helpfull. I did endup grinding one of my 12mm wrenches to a perfect size, put new botls on and now it's perfect. Thanks for your help Matt, and be nice to Buzzard he means no harm. )) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B7xjYpTzrs

 

[davidy]

are these the plates your looking for??

http://pro-tecperformance.com/intakemanifolds.htm

 

[peterlocal22]

I changed out the bolts with hex heads and use a ball head offset hex head t handle. Works great!

 

[Matt_E]

are these the plates your looking for??
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http://pro-tecperformance.com/intakemanifolds.htm

No, those are adapter plates to use larger than stock carbs on stock manifolds.