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wingnut
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 Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 12:20 pm Post subject: Float Chamber Vent Lines |
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I'm in the process of replacing my heat box and all associated plumbing with air filters mounted directly to the carbs. Not sure what to do with the float chamber vent lines that used to run to the carb heat box via a T fitting.
The installation manual reads:
| Quote: | | The float chamber venting lines have to be routed into a ram-air and vacuum free zone or into the airbox. These lines must not be routed into the slipstream or down the firewall. |
So I can't run them down the firewall but I don't have an airbox anymore to plug them into. So what do I do with them?
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Jim Feldmann
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| Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 9:16 am Post subject: Re: Float Chamber Vent Lines |
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I did the same thing. You can run them into the filters, but the low pressure there will cause the float chambers to overfill. My engine installation manual says to leave them at the original length (about 4") and open to atmosphere. The experts at Lockwood said that's best. Just slip the end between the wire clip and the side of the float bowl.
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