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30-9	09-27-2017 06:25 AM

Carb spacer

Saw a flatty at a car show, over weekend. The guy made his own spacer at of wood. Not sure how safe that is, but diffrent for sure.

fortyfords

09-27-2017 06:54 AM

Re: Carb spacer

Wood is an excellent insulator, the spacer has to be coated with a finish that is resistant to gasoline. I made one once and it worked great.

slowforty

09-27-2017 04:36 PM

Re: Carb spacer

I have an aluminum carb spacer on my 40. it is two pieces of aluminum with some type of insulator in the middle. Bought it at Hersey in 2015. Dennis Carpenter says they are good. Anyway if the carburator is usually a 100 degrees cooler than the manifold.

Jack E/NJ

09-27-2017 05:04 PM

Re: Carb spacer

My 97's atop varnished oak fitted with a port. 8^) Jack E/NJ

keith oh

09-27-2017 05:14 PM

Re: Carb spacer

I have a real nice Walnut one finished natural with baked on clear enamel. $25 including shipping.

paul2748

09-27-2017 10:15 PM

Re: Carb spacer

Maybe this one? http://www.coolcarb.com

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowforty (Post 1532803)

G.M.	09-27-2017 10:17 PM

Re: Carb spacer

Bob Shewman 1-610-933-6636 makes the best carb insulator.
His is black phenolic material and has vent holes drilled through
it for better cooling. G.M.

B_man_Al

09-28-2017 05:20 AM

Re: Carb spacer

Does any one know the trade offs and pros/cons of a spacer which maintains the two barrel isolation vs one which combines the 2 holes into one?
Al

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