It is indeed interesting how this "dumb question" has evolved. Turns out it
was "dumb" because I did not understand the issue. Even more interesting is
that the subject has drifted to the god of practical high performance, David
Vizard, who may have the answer to Eric's problem.
In his book "How to Hot Rod Your 2.0 Liter OHC Ford", David describes an
answer to the vibration/jolting problem associated with offroading. His
solution, take out the floats, stuff the bowl with fuel cell foam, and
control the fuel level with a stand pipe return fuel line. He calims this
works under conditions so severe that the driver suffered a bloody nose and
bloodshot eyes. This is in a Ford 4 that was probably turning at least 8
grand, so the vibes should have been there.
Has anyone tried this?
Bill
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Subject: Re: Engine Stabilizer Page 2
> In a message dated 11/24/2001 8:25:15 PM, carlynneracing@home.com writes:
>
> << I assume you are using an electric fuel pump. Do you still have a
>
> problem with the float bowls under these conditions? Have you considered
>
> making solid motor mounts to replace the rubber ones? >>
>
> EFP, Yes.
>
> Pressure is pressure.
>
> No. But they are new and I think they are adequate. I think you may be
> surprised at how much the engine will twist under load. I think the torque
> bar is harder on the drive train because most vibrations are absorbed
bythe
> drivetrain rather than the mounts.
>
> Keep us informed of your progress. I have my head in Vizard stuff right
now
> as I work towards the Weber conversion. Anyone have an opinion of his
> 'Helmholtz Plenum' theories?
>
> Eric
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