On 6 Oct 95, Harvey Chao wrote:
> I had that pipe pop out of a Weber 32/36 progressive in a '69 bus, many > years ago. Engine wasn't running, so no fire there either, luckily. I > mentioned it on this list, and someone said that this was a common problem > with Weber carbs on many different cars. that was me <blush>. the permanent fix is to install tap threads into the carb body and install a threaded hose barb. maybe J-B Weld it?? hardware stores sell a plethora of brass threaded hose barbs, the aftermarket one i'd had for a weber was aluminum. -dan
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