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Old 08-10-2020, 07:09 AM   #13
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Default Re: GAV needle threads... unique to this component?

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Originally Posted by dave in australia View Post
As other threads in the zenith are metric, could it be a 6mm x 1mm pitch thread. That would be very close to a 1/4" x 24 tpi. I would try a metric bolt or tap of that measurement first.
Yes, this is possible. I think someone needs to look at a copy of the original engineering drawings for the carb to see what is called for there. Does anyone have a copy of those drawings? Is anyone going to the Benson Ford Archives any time soon?

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