|
Author
|
Topic: What is the best insulating carb spacer?
|
f100cleveland
Gearhead Posts: 295
From: St. James, MN
Registered: Sep 2004
|
posted 03-14-2005 02:29 PM
   
We have a fuel vapor lock problem on our 75 Bronco. When it is in warmer weather, it runs like complete crap and is always wanting to vapor lock. But out on a winter trail ride, it ran flawlessly, which really makes me lean towards vapor lock. Right now there is no spacer on it, its a 600 VS Holley with center hung float bowls on top of a Weiand Stealth intake. I'm looking for about a 1/2" or so thick spacer that will help cool the carb. Also, what about those isolation spacers that have a metal plate that goes under the float bowls to block radiant heat, how well do they work?
------------------
1982 Ford F100 2wd Shortbox. Powered by a 357 Cleveland w/ closed chamber 4v's and a Funnelweb. Full Roller c-6 trans with Gear Vendors Overdrive and 4.86 geared Detroit Locker equipped 9" rear. 1982 F100 351c 4v 1977 F150 460 Burnout Truck
IP: Logged |
Dubz
Gearhead Posts: 1718
From: Manitoba Canada
Registered: Oct 2002
|
posted 03-14-2005 02:42 PM
not sure which is the best, but any wood or plastic one should insulate better than just the gasket. Have you checked to make sure the fuel lines aren't running past anything too hot? might not be in the carb the gas is getting warm.
IP: Logged |
Hemikiller
Gearhead Posts: 606
From: Killingworth, CT
Registered: Feb 2002
|
posted 03-14-2005 03:47 PM
I can't vouch for "best", but phenolic works very well.www.cantonracingproducts.com makes them in 1/2" and up... [This message has been edited by Hemikiller (edited 03-14-2005).]
IP: Logged |
Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
|
posted 03-14-2005 03:59 PM
SummitRacing #EDL-8724 1/2 PHENOLIC spacer $23.95
Holley also has gaskets made to help with heat.------------------
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe 351w C4 Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
IP: Logged |
f100cleveland
Gearhead Posts: 295
From: St. James, MN
Registered: Sep 2004
|
posted 03-14-2005 09:02 PM
Thanks guys, I think we'll try pluggin the exhaust crossover first and if that doesn't work, then we'll try the plastic type spacers.------------------
1982 Ford F100 2wd Shortbox. Powered by a 357 Cleveland w/ closed chamber 4v's and a Funnelweb. Full Roller c-6 trans with Gear Vendors Overdrive and 4.86 geared Detroit Locker equipped 9" rear. 1982 F100 351c 4v 1977 F150 460 Burnout Truck
IP: Logged |
Mustangsandmore Forums
