Here's a crazy idea
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Printed Date: November-19-2024 at 1:40pm
Topic: Here's a crazy idea
Posted By: Jllogan
Subject: Here's a crazy idea
Date Posted: November-18-2011 at 2:26pm
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So after reading some old threads about carburetors and angled spacers I was just thinking. What if I took my currect carb spacer with the pcv inlet on it to a machine shop and had it planed on an angle so my carb would sit more level? Thoughts? This would also drop the front of the flame arrestor down a bit allowing for slightly more room if I added a high rise manifold.
Anyone ever done this? ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5792&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1986 Ski Nautique 2001 |
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Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: November-18-2011 at 2:41pm
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Just buy one to make it sit level, probably a lot less money than machine work. ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: November-18-2011 at 2:57pm
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I would first make sure that your current spacer is actually solid, most I have seen with the fitting are only flat on the top and open to a great extent on the bottom which would make it a pia to machine. Last I knew Billy at correctcraft parts was selling angled spacers as were others if they dont have pvc fittings it would probably not be too hard to add one.. or as I have done in a couple builds use a plug on the intake manifold for your PCV. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: November-18-2011 at 3:22pm
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joe is right...they are hollow, not solid, thats why when used on performer or like manifolds you need a square to spread bore adapter plate...or you´ll have a major vacuum leak! ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: Jllogan
Date Posted: November-18-2011 at 4:54pm
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Well that's a good point it could very well be hollow inside. I guess it probably would be easier to add a PCV inlet to a wedge than machine that one down. That's why I asked. Thanks!! ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5792&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1986 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Fl Inboards
Date Posted: November-18-2011 at 5:39pm
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http://www.ultrapromachining.net/products/carb_spacers/carb_spacers_files/contoured_angle.jpg - http://www.ultrapromachining.net/products/carb_spacers/carb_spacers_files/contoured_angle.jpg
Real cool ones are available! ------------- Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise. 1993 Shamrock "fat" 20. 2008 Nautique 196 5.0 |
Posted By: Jllogan
Date Posted: November-18-2011 at 6:09pm
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OHHHH that is cool. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5792&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1986 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: November-18-2011 at 6:13pm
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I have an older Offy aluminum wedge that I wanted to use atop the Edelbrock Perf.
Won't fit under the motor box useing the additional PCV adapt. spacer. |
Posted By: Jllogan
Date Posted: November-18-2011 at 6:15pm
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are you interested in parting with it? ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5792&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1986 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: November-18-2011 at 7:07pm
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Not really.
I still might use it. |
Posted By: Jllogan
Date Posted: November-18-2011 at 7:15pm
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OH you were just dangling me with it huh. JK, thats cool. Let me know if you want to clean house and part with it. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5792&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1986 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: November-18-2011 at 7:16pm
Do they make performance, square bore intake manifolds? I've read that you lose some horsepower with adapter plates. |
kapla wrote:Posted By: Jllogan
Date Posted: November-18-2011 at 7:34pm
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Some spacers claim they boost performance. Who knows. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5792&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1986 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: November-18-2011 at 7:49pm
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I just did a quick web search and came up with several.
5 degree to 12 degree. 60.00 to 250.00 Aluminum or plastic. Sorry, didn't mean to dangle. Just measure carefully so it will fit under the motor box. |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: November-18-2011 at 7:52pm
Brian, what sort of adapter plate are you envisioning? Most single carb V8 manifolds (performance or not) are square bore. I dont think Ive ever seen a spread bore Ford Windsor manifold. The adapter plate referred to above simply seals off the bottom side of the PCM 1" spacer. When installing an Edelbrock manifold, the edges of the carb baseplate are pretty thin, so the hollow underside of the PCM spacer creates a vacuum leak without the plate. Summit has a 5 degree wedge for $35, and a 8 degree wedge for $65. Still, while some marinizers used wedges (like OMC and H-M), you shouldnt need one to get your boat to run right if it wasnt originally so equipped. ------------- |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: November-18-2011 at 8:11pm
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Hmmm, the source that mentioned that was strictly a Holley publication and not necessarily Ford or marine specifically, so I may be a little confused there. When Kap mentioned spread bore, that kind of threw me off.
Does anyone ever use Weiland stuff with Correct Crafts? Being that its Holley's own brand, do they fit any better? |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: November-18-2011 at 8:19pm
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Theres no L in Weiand. Several of us have run them- I have a Stealth on my '90 and a Skier that hasnt hit the water yet. The BFN and my sister's Stang both have Eddy Performer RPM's. Both are good intakes. ------------- |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: November-18-2011 at 8:29pm
My HM was originally a 2bbl with a cast wedge spacer w/ a pcv port.When I changed to a 4bbl I got the phenolic wedge above.It had no port so I drilled a hole in it and epoxied a pipe in it for the hose.On the bottom side I took a dremel and cut in the vacuum passages.I am using a Holley Contender manifold that was produced before Holley owned Weiland ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Jllogan
Date Posted: November-19-2011 at 12:17am
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Ya, thats exactly what I was thinking just retrofit a wedge to accept the pcv ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5792&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1986 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: November-19-2011 at 3:06pm
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There are some plastic wedges with the PCV nipple or hose barb built right in. Shop around a little before you purchase. But, If I do decide to part with the Offenhauser, you'll get 1st dibbs. And hopefully we'll have some CC gift wrap paper by then. jajaja EDIT: 6/16/2015 I'm ready to let loose of the 12 degree Offenhauser wedge It's listed in CCF's - Boat Parts For Sale. |