I've unfortunately broke two tabs on my carb spacer. Should I replace it? Next time if it doesn't fit right I'm going to drill out the holes as I forced it on and broke it. Oops
As long as you do not overtighten the carb you should be fine I don't wan to see you break the ears off the carb , it will have no effect on the sealing surface
As inexpensive as the spacer it, I would replace it. Even at the minimum torque, there is an imbalance of pressure on the unsupported corner of the carb. This could lead to the cracking/breaking of the outer tab of the soft aluminum. :alan2cents:
Spacer is cheep. Carb not so much. Why risk it. Not like you need to get your engine back together today. :alan2cents:
Pretty sure it would be fine as it's not going to affect the seal and the studs will apply plenty of pressure to keep it in place. But I personally would replace it because I like buying car parts and hate things that are broken. :looney:
But if you don't mind the look of the cracked edge, it should function fine. :alan2cents:
Or at least J-B weld the ears back on! I my self would change it. :alan2cents:
Carbs don't need 100ft lbs of torque
:rofl:
The phenolic carb spacers are cheap enough ($17. To $30. for a 1") I'd replace it. I prefer phenolic over aluminum anyway. It's a terrific insulator, for engines prone to vapor lock, cool carb=cool fuel.
Some carb torque specs: carb to manifold nut
426 Hemi, 7 ft/lbs. thread size, 5/16" to 24
RB/B, 383,400,440, 7 ft/lbs. thread size, 5/16" to 24
LA, 273, 318, 340, 360. 7 ft/lbs. thread size, 5/16" to 24
Do'nt be overly aggressive when you lean on it to tighten the carb nuts
An aggressive story, a 6-cylinder, single throat carb (Holly 1920) has 2 ears. Picked up a freshly rebuilt carb, one day, 2 and 4 barrel carbs have 4 ears each. Got a little aggressive and cracked one of the ears. There you go, 50% of the carb compromised, GRRR!! Ended up buying a brand new carb for $125. Remember, whether it's a 4,2 or a single throat the frustration is still the same. Thanks, Al
Quote from: HP_Cuda on May 14, 2017, 12:08:51 PM
Carbs don't need 100ft lbs of torque
:rofl:
6 Foot pipe will work! :D
Quote from: Brads70 on May 14, 2017, 03:32:22 PM
Quote from: HP_Cuda on May 14, 2017, 12:08:51 PM
Carbs don't need 100ft lbs of torque
:rofl:
6 Foot pipe will work! :D
Nah, I just use a 1/2" Johnson bar. Works every time! :cheers:
You might want to try a Cool Carb. Much more effective than a phenolic carb and they don't crack.
www.coolcarb.com