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#73867 02/25/2007 5:02 PM
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I have a 1951 Chevy 3604 with original 216 in it. I will be reinstalling the newly painted draft tube before too long and would like some suggestions on installing it without scratching up the fine paint job. I was planning on using a rubber mallet and some TLC. I couldn't find any info. in the search option. Any other or new suggestions? Thanks, Jeff.

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If its all cleaned up I don,t think it will be that hard to get in. A piece of wood on top & a little tap ought to do it. Then put the bolt in the bracket.


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#73869 02/25/2007 6:13 PM
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Maybe throw a couple of shop rags between the wood block and the tube as an added precaution to keep the paint from being scratched as well.


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#73870 02/26/2007 2:06 AM
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i put a light coat of rtv sealant on mine . helped lube it & stop any leakage . ( rubber mallet & tap lightly , it should pop right in . )

#73871 02/26/2007 5:31 AM
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put in freezer for about 20 min I would then take my shoplight and put close to the hole so that the heat from bulb would warm the hole area.Tap in with a rag covered wood block untill bracket hole lines up.


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