Witte model b Carb

Patsdeere · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 10:19 pm Post subject: Witte model b Carb

So I finally have my motor almost torn apart and down to having the carb stuck in the head. I had one person tell me that if I try and get the carb out I will either break it off flush with the head or I will strip the threads out of the head (not sure on that one). But since I have to get to the little throttle plate, since it is very stiff, any suggestions on getting it out? I have tried putting some heat on the head at the threads, but either I didn't put enough on or it is too much metal and it didn't budge. I guess the worse case scenario is I cut it off and thread the inside of the carb and the inside of the carb that is still in the head and screw it together with an adapter inside. It would restrict the flow of air, but would it restrict it to the point that it wouldn't run right? I am all ears.

Thanks.

Arnold Layne · Regular Joined: 24 Mar 2012 Posts: 74 Report to Moderator

I'm assuming the head is cast iron, what is the carb made of?

Bob Harvey · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 3:53 pm Post subject: Re: Witte model b Carb

Man put the sucker in there, Man can get it out. Patience is a virtue, but, sometimes it s a PITA !

Patsdeere · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:25 pm Post subject: Re: Witte model b Carb

I am guessing cast. I am trying to not screw it up too much by using a pipe wrench on it.

Ian Beale · Regular Joined: 01 Oct 2011 Posts: 49 Report to Moderator

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