how to plug a hole in carb body?

[praisethelowered]

I removed the choke on two of my three carbs for my tri-carb ford six project that is now on the front burner all of the sudden. Now there are holes where the choke plate shaft crossed the carb body and I need to plug them.

I guess I could thread in a small screw- at least that would be gauranteed to not pop out and get sucked into the motor.

But I would rather use some kind of metal epoxy that I could file to the surface so it would blend in and disappear- but is that a bad idea? I'm not a big fan of using glue to fix ANYTHING on a car.

any ideas

[Hot Rod To Hell]

why does the hole need to be plugged? the choke should be above the throttle blades, so it shouldn't make any difference on how it runs. If you're looking for a chemical plug though, keep it old skool and go with JB Weld. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Smokin Joe]

I've always just used flathead screws and locktite, but JB Weld is a good idea.

[Unkl Ian]

If you REALLY want to plug the holes:
Put a piece of packing tape across the outside of the hole.
Fill the hole from the inside with JB Weld,or Devcon.
When the epoxy is cured,remove the tape.
Nice and smooth on the outside. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[flt-blk]

I need to plug a couple on one of my carbs too, I was going
to hit the hardware store and get some little chrome plugs.
The ones with a button cap and spring claws to grab.

I think Charlie Price or one of those sites has a little
kit, but it can't cost more than a few cents for the plugs
at Home Depot.
TZ

[Paul]

I've used the little black plastic push in buttons like for holding plastic panels in your late model.

I was afraid of JB or Epoxy chunks getting sucked into the motor.

the metal plugs are a good idea though.

[Bigcheese327]

I thought you were just supposed to lock the chokes open to avoid screwing up the airflow characteristics.

[286merc]

From all Ive read leaving the chokes in place gives better performance by helping the air flow.
Lock them open in place and with cleaners who can tell?