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Bruce of MN · 11-22-2023, 04:30 AM

I saw this photo on another forum. What is that trumpet behind the carb? Some sort of fresh air inlet?

nkaminar · 11-22-2023, 07:28 AM

Must have been for really cold climates. The funnel directs air to around the exhaust pipe to add to the air going across the exhaust manifold. I like the removable patch near the distributor which I assume is to gain access to the screw hold the distributor in place.

There is a lot more going on in this photo. What is the funny thing where the sediment bowl would normally be? Also, what is the black object on the port side of the car?

Brian SATX · 11-22-2023, 07:54 AM

It is a late firewall and indented. That is the fuel shut off. The sediment bowl is supposed to be attached to the carb, but different that the early one.

Big hammer · 11-22-2023, 07:59 AM

Sediment bowl is on the carb agree about the electric fuel valve, the black object could be an electric motor for the horn hanging under the hood middle

Bruce of MN · 11-23-2023, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Big hammer

Sediment bowl is on the carb agree about the electric fuel valve, the black object could be an electric motor for the horn hanging under the hood middle

I got the pic from the HAMB, but can't find the thread now. The black box does connect to the horns.

1930artdeco · 11-23-2023, 01:10 PM

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That little tube behind the carb is for heating the carb in cold climates. I have that same manifold but never used the carb heater. Why they have the funnel and tube I don't know as it won't do anything to heat the car up.

Mike

Gene F · 11-23-2023, 03:22 PM

I have driven my A in the winter, and never noticed any thing with the carb other than opening up the fuel mixture till it gets good and warmed up.

Gary WA · 11-25-2023, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce of MN

I saw this photo on another forum. What is that trumpet behind the carb? Some sort of fresh air inlet?

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700rpm · 11-25-2023, 01:19 PM

What is the cream yellow material between the manifold heater and the firewall door?

8EL · 11-29-2023, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by nkaminar

Must have been for really cold climates. The funnel directs air to around the exhaust pipe to add to the air going across the exhaust manifold. I like the removable patch near the distributor which I assume is to gain access to the screw hold the distributor in place.

There is a lot more going on in this photo. What is the funny thing where the sediment bowl would normally be? Also, what is the black object on the port side of the car?

Looks like a solenoid valve, is probably energized with the key, to automatically shut the fuel off with the engine.

11-22-2023, 04:30 AM	#1
Bruce of MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA Posts: 1,410	Manifold Heater I saw this photo on another forum. What is that trumpet behind the carb? Some sort of fresh air inlet?

11-22-2023, 07:28 AM	#2
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: Manifold Heater Must have been for really cold climates. The funnel directs air to around the exhaust pipe to add to the air going across the exhaust manifold. I like the removable patch near the distributor which I assume is to gain access to the screw hold the distributor in place. There is a lot more going on in this photo. What is the funny thing where the sediment bowl would normally be? Also, what is the black object on the port side of the car? __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

11-22-2023, 07:54 AM	#3
Brian SATX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 821	Re: Manifold Heater It is a late firewall and indented. That is the fuel shut off. The sediment bowl is supposed to be attached to the carb, but different that the early one. __________________ Brian SATX

11-22-2023, 07:59 AM	#4
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,131	Re: Manifold Heater Sediment bowl is on the carb agree about the electric fuel valve, the black object could be an electric motor for the horn hanging under the hood middle __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

11-23-2023, 01:10 PM	#6
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,552	Re: Manifold Heater Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That little tube behind the carb is for heating the carb in cold climates. I have that same manifold but never used the carb heater. Why they have the funnel and tube I don't know as it won't do anything to heat the car up. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

11-23-2023, 03:22 PM	#7
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,973	Re: Manifold Heater I have driven my A in the winter, and never noticed any thing with the carb other than opening up the fuel mixture till it gets good and warmed up.

11-25-2023, 01:19 PM	#9
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,906	Re: Manifold Heater What is the cream yellow material between the manifold heater and the firewall door? __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.