Re: KPack's 1954 Panama

Posted by Packard Don On 2020/12/27 4:18:26

The tube is typically not tight where it goes into the manifold so you can probably get it out without any drilling. In the past I've used 3-sided gasket scrapers to grab and loosen stuck pieces but anything with a very slight taper and somewhat sharp edges should do the trick. Maybe even an Easy-Out but don't push it in too hard as you don't want to expand the tube.

Even though not in their online catalog by itself, I believe that Classic Tube can supply a new one but in the meantime there is no harm in running the engine without it. The only adverse affect would by that the choke won't open quickly and possibly not fully so you'll probably have to leave it out of adjustment and open temporarily until you get the tube.

Edit: try to avoid taking off the plate as the screws might be stuck. Sometimes they're quite loose but usually not.