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Converting from Fuel Injection to Carbs, Need Fuel Distrabution help |
Robin914-4 |
Nov 28 2015, 12:06 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 28-November 15 From: Statesboro, Georgia Member No.: 19,419 Region Association: South East States |
Hey Everybody. I have been searching for an hour with no luck. I have a 1976 914/4 that I have converted over to 44mm Empi's. Now I am setting up the fuel system, new low pressure pump, stainless lines, presure regulator, etc. what I can't figure out is what to do with the extra line I have on the fuel tank. Should I cap it? Vent it? I did run both stainless line back to the engine bay so I could t them in or what ever. I just need some guidance.
Thanks in advance. Robin |
Dave_Darling |
Nov 30 2015, 06:19 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,986 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
It works better with the t-stat, but the cooling system will still work without it. It will take longer to warm up, of course. But leaving the flaps out sill keep the air from going the places that it is supposed to go, and your engine will not like you for it.
We have seen these engines go from "TOO DAMN HOT" to "normal operating temps" just by installing those flaps. --DD |
SirAndy |
Nov 30 2015, 06:46 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,644 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
It works better with the t-stat, but the cooling system will still work without it. It will take longer to warm up, of course. But leaving the flaps out sill keep the air from going the places that it is supposed to go, and your engine will not like you for it. We have seen these engines go from "TOO DAMN HOT" to "normal operating temps" just by installing those flaps. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Without a thermostat the cooling flaps will simply sit in the "full cooling" position which is OK if you're fine with the longer warmup times. However, running an engine without the cooling flaps will result in a quick and ugly heatstroke death. Among other things, running without the flaps means you will have NO air going through your oil cooler. It's a sure way to turn that engine into a boat anchor. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
Robin914-4 |
Nov 30 2015, 07:04 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 28-November 15 From: Statesboro, Georgia Member No.: 19,419 Region Association: South East States |
It works better with the t-stat, but the cooling system will still work without it. It will take longer to warm up, of course. But leaving the flaps out sill keep the air from going the places that it is supposed to go, and your engine will not like you for it. We have seen these engines go from "TOO DAMN HOT" to "normal operating temps" just by installing those flaps. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Without a thermostat the cooling flaps will simply sit in the "full cooling" position which is OK if you're fine with the longer warmup times. However, running an engine without the cooling flaps will result in a quick and ugly heatstroke death. Among other things, running without the flaps means you will have NO air going through your oil cooler. It's a sure way to turn that engine into a boat anchor. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Okay, heat flaps it is. What does the T-Stat look like (I am sure it doesn't look anything like the ones in my Fords and Dodges)? I have built a few engines in my day even some air cooled engines but more in the V-Twin and Vertical twin variety which means I am a little bit of a novice here. How hard is it going to be to install the flaps with the engine in the car or should I just plan on dropping it again? Thanks for all the advice guys. Robin |
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