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Re: Carb Spacers

Posted: 8/11/13 9:58amMessage 11 of 15
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Grapevine, TX - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 LT-1 convertible with factory air. 2017 Black Rose Grand Sport M7 convertible.
Al I've put in my gas is Stabil.  I'll have to check those out.

   

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Re: Carb Spacers

Posted: 8/12/13 12:33pmMessage 12 of 15
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Vette(s): 1972 LT-1 convertible with factory air. 2017 Black Rose Grand Sport M7 convertible.
OK, I got the car home (runs a lot better) and I put a wad of clay bar on top or my air cleaner, and it looks like I have about 3/4ths of an inch clearance.  Would be tight  though.  I'd probably go with a 1/2 in phenolic spacer and may be a thin heat shield too.  1 inch might be pushing it.

   

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Re: Carb Spacers

Posted: 8/13/13 7:05amMessage 13 of 15
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Dunedin, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1980 Corvette Torch Red with Gold metallic 370HP/350 CU.IN.Turbo 350 w/shift kit.Originally CA.Car with 305 CU.IN.

I concur with the 1/2" phenolic spacer,however do not think you would have to use a heat shield wit phenolic spacer. By the way I failed to mention about testing the Lucas ethanol combative product,that I have noticed an increase in fuel economy.I have not a definative number as yet,however I drive the truck I have been testing everyday and normally have used more fuel then I have at the normal interval.I drive the same places everyday and by now I am in need of fuel and don't now..Like I say no definite MPG and will later determine next fillup etc..     Sal C

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Re: Carb Spacers

Posted: 8/13/13 10:22amMessage 14 of 15
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Grapevine, TX - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 LT-1 convertible with factory air. 2017 Black Rose Grand Sport M7 convertible.
Hey, for me to put a 1/2" spacer under my carb, how do I lengthen the choke rod that is connected to the manifold?

   

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Re: Carb Spacers

Posted: 8/13/13 2:07pmMessage 15 of 15
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Vette(s): 72 LT-1 AC coupe,69 l-36 coupe
with a couple pairs of plyers,  best bet is to make a new one in case the spacer doesn't work out.
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