Thanks bud but that’s not it - will get a pic
Yep - they had pulled choke one through and nut and bolted it -Looks like those connections have been getting hot for a long time.
Thankyou bud for that - that’s all I needed to know buddy thanks - TufnolMake one out of Tufnol
If no one has a gash one give me a measurement & I will look for some Tufnol for you