Rob-- Can you please tell me what part of the carbs is "ruined" by the vibration from the reversed manifolds? I'm not arguing with you that this is or is not the problem, but before I spend $1500 on new carbs, I want to know what was damaged so that I can confirm this damage and know what to look for.
In discussing this, if it is just the matter of fact that carbs on a Kitfox IV only last X number of hours before needing replacement, so be it. But, I just want to know what the problem is.
The pistons move freely in the carbs and are not scored. The bores in the carbs are not damaged. I replaced the diaphragms in the last rebuild. I could not find any play in the throttle plate shaft to body "bushings".
