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trainguy · 09-07-2012, 09:30 AM

Who make the 3 bolt insulated carb. spacers for FH fords.Are they effective in keeping the carb cooler?Phil

ken ct · 09-07-2012, 10:04 AM

Dick Spadaro. ken ct.

trainguy · 09-07-2012, 10:20 AM

Ken, Thanks

41ford1 · 09-07-2012, 10:30 AM

Phil,
They are easy enough to make. Use a piece of 1" thick medium density hard board. 2 big holes, 3 little ones and profile to match a carb base. You should be able to do that in about a 1/2 hour.
Chuck

trainguy · 09-07-2012, 10:44 AM

Chuck,Even though I own a machine shop,till I buy the phenolic,and break into a Bridgport ,sometimes it is more cost effective to buy the item.Though I am thinking to equipt all my V8S that would be 5 spacers.It would most likly pay to make them myself.How thick should they be? Phil

Butch11443 · 09-07-2012, 11:00 AM

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trainguy, I used 1 1/2" thick white oak to make mine. Did a couple coats of clearcoat on them. Been using them for about 5 years now.
Butch

41ford1 · 09-07-2012, 02:45 PM

1" to 1 1/2" Medium Density Hardboard (MDH) or a dense wood like Butch used would be more than adequate. You should be able to get a scrap piece cheap at one of the big box lumber stores. Ah, the luxury of a Bridgeport, I wish I had one. A drill press and a table saw will work for this. The clearcoat is also a good idea. It will seal any vacuum leaks through the material and help keep it cleaner.

BoxCar Tom · 09-08-2012, 07:03 PM

Google Dashman's Hot Rod & Speed Parts for Stromberg 97 Phenolic Insulators,

G.M. · 09-08-2012, 07:29 PM

Bob Shewman [email protected] makes the best one. His is a 1/2" thick and has venting holes for better cooling. It comes with gaskets and longer studs. You can also call him at 1-610-933-6637 G.M.

paul2748 · 09-08-2012, 07:44 PM

There is a place named CoolCarb Technologies that makes thin insulators. www.coolcarb.com

chuck stevens · 09-09-2012, 05:43 AM

Phil,
I made some out of Corian, the stuff counter tops are made of. They were 3/4" worked good at keeping the heat off the carb. Chuck S.

Yoyodyne · 09-09-2012, 11:53 AM

When you install them, use fiber washers under the carb nuts. Otherwise the studs will conduct the heat into the carb base and defeat much of the insulating the spacer does.

JM 35 Sedan · 09-09-2012, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul2748

There is a place named CoolCarb Technologies that makes thin insulators. www.coolcarb.com

I bought mine from Coolcarb. He is located in Red Lion, PA. He makes them for all types of vehicles and sells them to many of the parts suppliers.

1952henry · 09-09-2012, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G.M.

Bob Shewman [email protected] makes the best one. His is a 1/2" thick and has venting holes for better cooling. It comes with gaskets and longer studs. You can also call him at 1-610-933-6637 G.M.

Unless you have tested all possible carburetor insulators, that is an opinion at best.

flatmotor40 · 09-10-2012, 05:04 AM

Made my own out of micarta and had no more problems with boiling 97's

Rich Overton · 09-11-2012, 04:53 PM

I have Dick Spadaro's on mine. It seems to help with the boiling. However, until she reaches normal temp. I get an intermittent "plup, plup plup out of the exhaust with 21 inches of steady vacuum. The cast carb base is ice cold with cold beads of condensation on it. It will run fine when warmed to normal but then she'll start her plup plupping, very pulsating idle and stall then she'll run fine again. Drives me nuts! Sure wish I could get rid of the plate and get back to my smooth running flattie.
Rich O.

09-07-2012, 09:30 AM	#1
trainguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lehighton Pa Posts: 1,085	Insulated carb spacers Who make the 3 bolt insulated carb. spacers for FH fords.Are they effective in keeping the carb cooler?Phil

09-07-2012, 10:04 AM	#2
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: Insulated carb spacers Dick Spadaro. ken ct.

09-07-2012, 10:20 AM	#3
trainguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lehighton Pa Posts: 1,085	Re: Insulated carb spacers Ken, Thanks

09-07-2012, 10:30 AM	#4
41ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ManchVegas, New Hampshah Posts: 1,589	Re: Insulated carb spacers Phil, They are easy enough to make. Use a piece of 1" thick medium density hard board. 2 big holes, 3 little ones and profile to match a carb base. You should be able to do that in about a 1/2 hour. Chuck

09-07-2012, 10:44 AM	#5
trainguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lehighton Pa Posts: 1,085	Re: Insulated carb spacers Chuck,Even though I own a machine shop,till I buy the phenolic,and break into a Bridgport ,sometimes it is more cost effective to buy the item.Though I am thinking to equipt all my V8S that would be 5 spacers.It would most likly pay to make them myself.How thick should they be? Phil

09-07-2012, 11:00 AM	#6
Butch11443 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Atlanta, Michigan Posts: 236	Re: Insulated carb spacers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) trainguy, I used 1 1/2" thick white oak to make mine. Did a couple coats of clearcoat on them. Been using them for about 5 years now. Butch

09-07-2012, 02:45 PM	#7
41ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ManchVegas, New Hampshah Posts: 1,589	Re: Insulated carb spacers 1" to 1 1/2" Medium Density Hardboard (MDH) or a dense wood like Butch used would be more than adequate. You should be able to get a scrap piece cheap at one of the big box lumber stores. Ah, the luxury of a Bridgeport, I wish I had one. A drill press and a table saw will work for this. The clearcoat is also a good idea. It will seal any vacuum leaks through the material and help keep it cleaner. Last edited by 41ford1; 09-07-2012 at 02:50 PM. Reason: Material Source

09-08-2012, 07:03 PM	#8
BoxCar Tom Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Basking Ridge, NJ Posts: 602	Re: Insulated carb spacers Google Dashman's Hot Rod & Speed Parts for Stromberg 97 Phenolic Insulators,

09-08-2012, 07:29 PM	#9
G.M. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida and Penna. Posts: 4,471	Re: Insulated carb spacers Bob Shewman [email protected] makes the best one. His is a 1/2" thick and has venting holes for better cooling. It comes with gaskets and longer studs. You can also call him at 1-610-933-6637 G.M. __________________ www.fordcollector.com

09-08-2012, 07:44 PM	#10
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 4,010	Re: Insulated carb spacers There is a place named CoolCarb Technologies that makes thin insulators. www.coolcarb.com

09-09-2012, 05:43 AM	#11
chuck stevens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate new york Posts: 758	Re: Insulated carb spacers Phil, I made some out of Corian, the stuff counter tops are made of. They were 3/4" worked good at keeping the heat off the carb. Chuck S.

09-09-2012, 11:53 AM	#12
Yoyodyne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lancaster PA Posts: 537	Re: Insulated carb spacers When you install them, use fiber washers under the carb nuts. Otherwise the studs will conduct the heat into the carb base and defeat much of the insulating the spacer does.

09-10-2012, 05:04 AM	#15
flatmotor40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 611	Re: Insulated carb spacers Made my own out of micarta and had no more problems with boiling 97's

09-11-2012, 04:53 PM	#16
Rich Overton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 135	Re: Insulated carb spacers I have Dick Spadaro's on mine. It seems to help with the boiling. However, until she reaches normal temp. I get an intermittent "plup, plup plup out of the exhaust with 21 inches of steady vacuum. The cast carb base is ice cold with cold beads of condensation on it. It will run fine when warmed to normal but then she'll start her plup plupping, very pulsating idle and stall then she'll run fine again. Drives me nuts! Sure wish I could get rid of the plate and get back to my smooth running flattie. Rich O.