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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 10:29 PM
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remove thermactor air??

I have 87 E250 351 4 barrel carb

there already remove air pump when i bought it
so, i just wondering if i can remove themactor air in back of both head and block plug on it? is it safe??

if does safe then where can i find block plugs on both head?
 
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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 11:11 PM
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Yes you can remove the "crossover tube". To plug the holes left you will need 2-5/8-11 bolts. Most likely the threads will be carboned up. The best way to clean the threads is to get the correct tap and chase those threads, then using sealer insert the two bolts.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by jimbbski
Yes you can remove the "crossover tube". To plug the holes left you will need 2-5/8-11 bolts. Most likely the threads will be carboned up. The best way to clean the threads is to get the correct tap and chase those threads, then using sealer insert the two bolts.
ok where i should buy bolts? just grade 5 bolt from ace hardware? thanks,
 
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