flame arrestor
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
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Printed Date: November-16-2024 at 8:27pm
Topic: flame arrestor
Posted By: 82wake2001
Subject: flame arrestor
Date Posted: May-08-2008 at 5:22pm
What would the benefits of replacing my old flame arrestor be??
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Joe
1982 ski nautique 2001
"Lady of the Wake"
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Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: May-08-2008 at 5:25pm
Your boat may not blow up if it is properly installed, as in backfire ......
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boat dr
/diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart
/diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier
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Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: May-08-2008 at 5:50pm
If the old arrestor is clean and not damaged, there are really only 2 reasons I can think of to replace it.
1) Looks.
2) Clearance. When you add a taller intake manifold, you may encounter motorbox clearance issues, which can be addressed in part by installing a shorter arrestor.
If youre looking for a performance upgrade, save your money. Arrestors in general arent very restrictive and you wont see a noticeable gain by swapping it out (or even running without one).
Like Doc alluded to, always use a USCG approved arrestor (not an air filter). Like its name suggests, it will contain flames in the event of a backfire.
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Posted By: 82wake2001
Date Posted: May-08-2008 at 6:46pm
sounds good now that my interior is almost finished i kind of have the bug. Just thinking of things I can approve on the boat...
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Joe
1982 ski nautique 2001
"Lady of the Wake"
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