a golf tee in my carb?

cricketseed · Post by **cricketseed** » Wed Oct 14, 2015 8:09 am

Hi folks. New owner of a '66. It seems there's a golf tee in my carburetor (which is a Solex 34 Pict-3, as I understand it. Make and model of tee unknown.) Photo attached.

I assume the tee has been used to block off something, but can anyone tell me:

1. Specifically, why is the tee there?
2. Should I replace it with something more appropriate?

Thanks,
Jason

darzoom · Post by **darzoom** » Wed Oct 14, 2015 8:53 am

Appears to be blocking the vacuum used for distributor or other vacuum need like air cleaner. There are rubber caps that can also be used. Some carbs had up to 3 vacuum ports. Maybe a tee color matched to the car?

cricketseed · Post by **cricketseed** » Wed Oct 14, 2015 10:51 am

Thanks. There's a joke in there somewhere about a VW Golf, but I'm not smart enough to make it.

Digger89L · Post by **Digger89L** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 12:12 pm

"I'd be tee'd off if I found one of those in my carb."

"Maybe we should tee-up a mechanic to check this out."

"Tee for two? ....oh sorry, its a Type 1."

"Perhaps this could be a standard accessory for the VW Golf ..but it should be in the glove box, not the carb."

"Okay, I see the Tee ...but this engine doesn't appear to have any balls.."

..etc. etc.

Blue Baron · Post by **Blue Baron** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 6:16 pm

You can buy a little pack of the block-offs at any auto parts store. Normally a pack has a few different sizes and colors. I call them squirrel or gerbil condoms, depending on the size.