carburetor fell off
in General Tech Discussion
9 years ago
After a carb adjustment and the recent replacement of the carb boots for seemingly "loose' fit, I started my engine and the right carb fell off! I was going to do a TEST FLIGHT prior to a long cross country. :ohmy: I reseated the carb on the boot and noticed that the limiting collar on the band clamp was allowing me to tighten the screw but not actually tighten the boot to the carb.
I removed the limiting collar and "torqued" the band clamp. I know the limiting spacer was designed to keep me from doing what I just did, but give me a break. It's staying off. Does anyone safety wire the carb to the manifold? there are safety wire holes on the carb flange. I have seen some models with a spring there as well. Is that factory? Im ordering new boots. Does anyone else have any ideas?
I removed the limiting collar and "torqued" the band clamp. I know the limiting spacer was designed to keep me from doing what I just did, but give me a break. It's staying off. Does anyone safety wire the carb to the manifold? there are safety wire holes on the carb flange. I have seen some models with a spring there as well. Is that factory? Im ordering new boots. Does anyone else have any ideas?
