87tbirdtc
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Joined:
Apr 2002
Bakersfield, California
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how do you get the bottom nut off of the throttle body, it is the nut closeset to the firewall
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SteveX82
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Joined:
Apr 2001
Toms River, New Jersey
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I use a wrench. (?)
Estoril blue 1987 TC 5spd, 148k mi, a237, Bailey BOV, spec stg3 clutch, spearco FMIC, 50 trim t3/t4, 3" exhaust, Bamafuel, LM1, 55pph
Best 1/4 mile: 12.31 @ 110mph on 25psi
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87tbirdtc
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Joined:
Apr 2002
Bakersfield, California
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i know that, is there any specail way to get it off, it is in a hard position
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SteveX82
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Joined:
Apr 2001
Toms River, New Jersey
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Do you have a shorter wrench?
Estoril blue 1987 TC 5spd, 148k mi, a237, Bailey BOV, spec stg3 clutch, spearco FMIC, 50 trim t3/t4, 3" exhaust, Bamafuel, LM1, 55pph
Best 1/4 mile: 12.31 @ 110mph on 25psi
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Ryan H
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Joined:
Oct 2004
Panama City, FL
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Wratcheting crescents, best buy ever [Image: biggrin.gif]
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Ryan Harris
1988 TC 5 speed, all options including sunroof. Currently installing: Walbro 255 LPH HP, Star stage III, Kirban AFPR, 3" DP to 2.5" duals, bypassed cat, Magnaflow mufflers 
'88 TC Walbro 255HP, Stinger FMIC, PIT BOV, Pro 5.0, Kirban, RR cam, FRPP strut tower brace, T3
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fierospeeder
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Joined:
Mar 2002
Illinois
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i think i used a long extension with a ratchet
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Hawk
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Joined:
Sep 2002
Monroe, Oregon USA
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Use a 12 point box end. It is a pain.
hawk
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Ryan H
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Joined:
Oct 2004
Panama City, FL
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Or just take the whole damn upper off. It isn't much harder and probably faster to boot.
'88 TC Walbro 255HP, Stinger FMIC, PIT BOV, Pro 5.0, Kirban, RR cam, FRPP strut tower brace, T3
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turbot-bird
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Joined:
Mar 2005
Winter Garden, Fl. USA
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I just took my throtle body off today, I used an 8in extention and a ratchet. it seemed easy enough.
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