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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 05:49 PM
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I'd like to take off the TB, but no matter what I unscrew, it won't come off. There'* this bolt sticking out that had the twisty thing on it, but even with the twisty thing off, I can't get it off! What do I have to do? Thanks in advance!
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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pics!
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 06:40 PM
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After you take the twisty thing off, you need to take the stud off that the twisty thing was twisted onto. I think it'* a 5.5mm socket.

edit: Maybe a 10 or 8 mm deep well. I don't recall as they are different from the 5.7 to the 4.3 and I can't remember which is which. Should be one of the three though.
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by bonneville
After you take the twisty thing off, you need to take the stud off that the twisty thing was twisted onto. I think it'* a 5.5mm socket.

edit: Maybe a 10 or 8 mm deep well. I don't recall as they are different from the 5.7 to the 4.3 and I can't remember which is which. Should be one of the three though.
ARG! I knew it! I don't have a 5.5 deep well . Welp, off to the neighbors I go! lol
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 07:16 PM
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If it'* the 5.5mm, then the hex is at the top of the stud and you don't need a deep well. If it'* 8 or 10mm then the hex is at the base of the stud and you will need a deep well.
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 07:17 PM
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I believe it'* at the base, but I'll double check
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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Is this TBI or more recent fuel injection?
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 07:55 PM
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Good question, the way he described the "twisty thing" I assumed its a newer model.

edit: What year is it?
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 07:56 PM
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It'* been a few years since I took the TB off my dad'* TBI 350. If you can, please post some pics and maybe we can spot something.
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