Are my carburetors blocked from removal or am I missing something here

[dragula]

Engine backfires so trying to check manifold gasket etc...and the lug nuts attaching the carbs to the intake manifold are blocked by a small extension off the top of the carb that holds the other end of the rod with the spring on it for the throttle linkage...am I SOL on checking the carbs or am I being stupid

 

[dragula]

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[GA_Boater]

Know how to use an open end wrench?

Loosen the nuts on both sides and walk the carb off as the nuts are removed.

 

[fireman57]

GA beat me to it while i was typing.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Engine backfires so trying to check manifold gasket etc...and the lug nuts attaching the carbs to the intake manifold are blocked by a small extension off the top of the carb that holds the other end of the rod with the spring on it for the throttle linkage...am I SOL on checking the carbs or am I being stupid[/QUOTE]

Oh God... I am so tempted... but you did walk into that one my friend!

 

[GA_Boater]

Engine backfires so trying to check manifold gasket etc...and the lug nuts attaching the carbs to the intake manifold are blocked by a small extension off the top of the carb that holds the other end of the rod with the spring on it for the throttle linkage...am I SOL on checking the carbs or am I being stupid[/QUOTE]

Oh God... I am so tempted... but you did walk into that one my friend!

:tape:

 

[oldboat1]

The carb has to be sufficiently free to get the nut free of the stud -- and then it can drop off into the pan. A small shop magnet isn't a bad idea.

 

[Willyclay]

-- and then it can drop off into the pan.

I learned the hard way to pack shop rags around the base of the powerhead to catch my dropped things. Good luck!