Phil Ethier (phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov) writes:
> Kevin Riggs writes >
>
> >The coolant line running through your manifold
> >...is there to warm up the carbureted fuel/air.
> >I had
> >Webers on my '72 TR6 for a while, and of course the manifold for those
> >carbs didn't have a coolant line.
>
> The manifold for the 45DCOE Weber on my Europa (Renault engine) has a coolant
> line. The way it goes in and out leads me to believe it is a water jacket.
This is getting into a side issue, but does it really heat the fuel/air, or
is it intended to heat the carburetor... as a heat source to cut the choke
or whatever is necessary to reduce the fuel/air mixture as the engine warms
up? Just a thought. I've seen the latter, although the plumbing usually goes
right to the side of the carb, not via the manifold...
-- Andy
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