Mike---I believe all of the factory valve covers had this feature in
them, right behind the breather tube. It supposedly keeps any backfire
in the carbs from reaching the top of the engine. Of course the "flame
trap" could also be the carbon canister. I don't think it was put on the
later TR6 just for this purpose. Vapor recovery is what's touted.
It's difficult to say if the float levels are too high or too low, or
whether it's even a part of the brief stalling that you experience. If I
were to guess, I'd probably lower the floats. First, have someone follow
you as you experience this stall, to see if any raw fuel (puff of black
smoke) comes out the tail pipes when this happens.
Dick
From:
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According to the TRF blue book my '71 TR6 would have come with a flame
trap. Somehow the word "FLAME" makes me nervous. The '72 model did not
require this part. Just wondering what it does and do I need one other
than for appearance.
While I am at it I have a brief stall when exiting a corner under hard
acceleration. I am prone to think float level. Triple ZS, roller
rockers, 270 cam, 9.5 to 1 comp, twin outlet exhaust manifold,
Pertronix, recurved, rebuilt dizzy without vacuum retard. Not bragging
but would any one of these mods contribute? Carbs are freshly rebuilt
and dampers are topped off. Timing at 4 degreees BTDC, any more and it
pings. Any ideas welcome. Mike Crane CC62976L
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