Tainterslayer

I have a 97 Formula 500. I broke the 90 degree plastic/metal fitting that connects the carb to its vent tube. Does anyone know if you can buy that part anywhere? I can't see it listed on any part diagram I search for.
It doesn't look like it comes with the vent tube either.

Is there an easy hardware store fix for this part? I was trying to replace the fuel lines but I used a little too much force...

meburdick

Where are you located? Can you post a picture of the broken piece or of another one that's not broken from the other carb?

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Tainterslayer

It's the white piece right in the middle of the pic. There is one of each side of the carb. It has a metal piece that pushes into the carb.

meburdick

What size are the carbs, and what area are you from? Are there any distinguishing numbers stamped on the body?

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meburdick

On the flat face of the output side, mine is stamped 36A with 72 underneath it. That would be the identifier to look for.

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Broke or pulled out?

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Tainterslayer

Broken off. The hose can't be connected back on. I'm in St. Paul MN.
Carb say H7 and 32. The other one says 33.

meburdick

Ok. The carb body that I have (with those connectors on it, but at a 45 degree angle toward the inlet) is likely bigger than the one you have. I don't believe that those connectors are intended to come off of the carb body.

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nunrleft

I'd work at getting the broken piece out of the carb. Might have to heat it slightly with a heat gun to loosen any adhesive. Once out I'd make a run up to the local Auto Zone to find a new plastic elbow that fits the hole.

If you'd like me to take a look at it, I'm in St. Paul also. Send me a pm with your name and phone number.

smallengineguy

At least it's just a vent tube!

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Tainterslayer

Is it not required to run properly? I can certainly make a hack job if it's not.