Whatever genius decided that the 200 ci six should have an integral intake manifold should have been shot the moment he suggested it. As you may have guessed by now, I just dropped a foreign object right down the chute. The carburetor base gasket has plastic inserts at both stud holes. I knocked one out accidentally and, having removed the rag that I had previously stuffed into the hole to keep out foreign material, the insert went straight down the hole. I might have stood a little chance, at least, were it not for the car facing up my driveway and the front wheels being up on ramps as well.
I'm currently in the process of removing the cylinder head to get the insert out. I'll check back right before I break torque on the head bolts to see if anybody has any better ideas. If not, I only ask that others learn from my pain and frustration.
I'm currently in the process of removing the cylinder head to get the insert out. I'll check back right before I break torque on the head bolts to see if anybody has any better ideas. If not, I only ask that others learn from my pain and frustration.