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bsky59 · 09-06-2014, 07:37 AM

what purpose do the 4 brass tubes that stick up about a inch on top
of the carb, my carb is missing these?

Ford blue blood · 09-06-2014, 08:47 AM

Not sure,the carb on my 62 Bird had them, the carb on my 65 does not.....the holes/tubes are vents for the float bowls.

scicala · 09-06-2014, 09:16 AM

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Not sure why they are there. Maybe to avoid the bowls from spilling fuel over as a fire precaution, or maybe get the bowl vent opening area away from the incoming air ?

I know the brass tubes are a standard size and can be bought at hardware stores or hobby shops, then cut to length. I have made them for these carbs. Very easy.

Sal

09-06-2014, 07:37 AM	#1
bsky59 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Carnegie,Pa. Posts: 19	59 ford 4100 series 4 barrel what purpose do the 4 brass tubes that stick up about a inch on top of the carb, my carb is missing these?

09-06-2014, 08:47 AM	#2
Ford blue blood Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 883	Re: 59 ford 4100 series 4 barrel Not sure,the carb on my 62 Bird had them, the carb on my 65 does not.....the holes/tubes are vents for the float bowls. __________________ Bill, certified Ford nut. 2024 F-150 2018 Lincoln MKZ 2016 Focus 1961 Comet S-22 1956 Ford Crown Victoria 36 Chevy, 351C/FMX, 8", Mustang II

09-06-2014, 09:16 AM	#3
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,794	Re: 59 ford 4100 series 4 barrel Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Not sure why they are there. Maybe to avoid the bowls from spilling fuel over as a fire precaution, or maybe get the bowl vent opening area away from the incoming air ? I know the brass tubes are a standard size and can be bought at hardware stores or hobby shops, then cut to length. I have made them for these carbs. Very easy. Sal