The Heads have been re-worked and the compression set to 8.5:1. Putting the
carb on top is an attempt to create a better intake system that will greatly
improve the fuel flow and eliminate the need to run the engine so rich that
carbon builds up on everything. However, as with every change, other c
> Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
The problem with top mounted carbs are flooding. If you have gravity feed
and the needle and seat does not working properly . The fuel will end up in
your sump and breaks down the engine oil. That is if you forget to close the
main supply from the
Willie van der Walt wrote:
> The problem with top mounted carbs are flooding. If you have gravity feed
> and the needle and seat does not working properly .
I don't think an Ellison can leak like that. The Ellison won't flow at all
unless the engine is sucking on it. There is a needle and sea
Steve Bennett had his Ellison on top, on the 1.5 KR. Does anyone have or
know where, pictures of this are available. I am thinking about doing this,
but have a lot of questions. Such as how to do a good installation of carb
heat.
Has anyone else DONE it. Please reply to me OFF Net, and I will
Any builder looking to run with carb on top needs to run one that is similar to
an auto carb in that it has a good needle and seat style control for regulating
fuel into the bowl. The problem that I have seen with alot of carbs being
adapted to the KR engines is that they are purpose built, jus
- Original Message -
From: "Colin & Bev Rainey"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2005 1:25 PM
Subject: KR> Carb on top
Any builder looking to run with carb on top needs to run one that is similar
to an auto carb in that it has a good needle
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