Re: Emission plugs

["Owen" <renarac@domain.elided>]

However, there is a true IH part number for this that has a "rod" sticking
out the end of the set screw that goes down into the emission tube hole. It
stops an annoying "chirping" of the exhaust.

I think the IH part number has been posted in the FAQ.


----- Original Message -----
From: John A. Landry <jlandry@domain.elided>
To: Jeff Taylor <jbtaylor@domain.elided>
Cc: ihc digest <ihc@domain.elided>
Sent: Friday, December 18, 1998 8:29 AM
Subject: Re: Emission plugs


> In a brilliant stroke of genius, Jeff Taylor <jbtaylor@domain.elided>
blurted
> out:
>
> >I did exactly this recently because I had heard of a need for some
special
> >plugs for these holes. I got the 8 eight plugs from GUS for $2 each and
> >promptly lost one before installing them. I thought "gee, these sure look
like
> >cup point set screws." I measured one with calipers and a thread gauge
and
> >guess what, they are, in fact, 1/2"-20 cup point set screws. I went to
the
> >hardware store and got an _identical_ item for about 45 cents to replace
the
> >lost one.
> >
> >Jeff Taylor (who would have been happier not knowing he paid $16 plus
shipping
> >for 8 set screws)
>
> Jeff!  I owe you one.  This is *exactly* the sort of information I needed.
> You saved me probably $15.00.
>
> Happy holidays,
>
> John L.
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