It's the middle of August now, and the carbs are back from Eurometrix, and I've just pulled the engine with the help of my son. I'll tear down the right hand side of the engine, pull number five head, and evaluate it.. I'm guessing that I can 'pop' the melted carburetor material from the head and put it back together with out crossing my fingers, and I'll be back on the road. While I'm at it, I'm going to do some serious clean up and repair / replace a few things that need it after 40 years.
I've got a spare 2.7 engine that's been sent out and by and by it will replace the tired 2.4.
John.
Here's the obligatory shot.