[Fot] Manifold Question

[Kas Kastner]

With S.U. carbs, yes, with the Webers no need for in effect you have a 
separate carburetor for each port..
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Babcock" <Billb at bnj.com>
To: <dos_gusanos at msn.comdos_gusanos@msn.com>
Cc: "fot" <fot at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: [Fot] Manifold Question


> If you don't and you have problems you'll always assume it's the
> balance pipe. Constant velocity carbs often have balance pipes to
> smooth pressure fluctuations and decrease the piston (or diaphragm)
> flutter in the carbs. It was a common fix on Yamaha XS1 650 twins with
> CV carbs to add a balance tube when the carbs were flaky. If nothing
> else, it doesn't hurt.
> Bill
>
> On Jan 30, 2008, at 10:20 AM, <dos_gusanos at msn.com>
> <dos_gusanos at msn.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi guys,  I am looking for more of your valued advice.  On most dual
>> SU
>> Manifolds they have a balance pipe connecting the runner pipes.  My
>> fabricator
>> says the balance pipe is a waste.  I think otherwise because every
>> car with
>> dual SU's has one.  Webers don't.  What say you?  should i order him
>> to build
>> a balance pipe into my manifold or let it slide?
>> ..............................Henry Morrison, Albuquerque, Renault
>> powered
>> Bunce Buck.........................
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