Community
Search
Notices
Engine Conversions Discuss all aspects of engine conversions in this forum

Help for external pulse line

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-17-2012 | 04:08 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 353
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Mexico city, MEXICO
Default Help for external pulse line

Hello Everyone

Well after trying I couldnt find a way to modify diferent intake manifolds to match the intake port of a Toro engine and walbro carb pulse hole

So I will need to do an external pulse line and I need your help with the following questions

1.- Do I need to block with JB weld the original holes in the manifold
2.- Do I need to block the pulse hole in the walbro carb
3.- For the external pulse line I now I need to make a hole and install a nipple in the carb but can I do the other hole in the plastic manifold (Instead of doing it in the engine)

Thanks a lot for your help, I really need to be able to start flying this Toro engine and installing a bigger carb has really been a challenge as the pulse line in the toro is 45 degreees and all Walbro carbs have its pulse hole at 90.

Regards.
VĂ*ctor.
Old 10-17-2012 | 05:50 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 841
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Salinas, CA
Default RE: Help for external pulse line

1.- Do I need to block with JB weld the original holes in the manifold
2.- Do I need to block the pulse hole in the walbro carb
3.- For the external pulse line I now I need to make a hole and install a nipple in the carb but can I do the other hole in the plastic manifold (Instead of doing it in the engine)

1. No, it will be blocked by your home made gasket
2. No, it will be blocked by your home made gasket

Same answer for both!

3. Remove the side plate from you carb and install a pressure tap in the unused boss. You can make this out of brass tubing or a tap off a junk carburator. Drill the hole small and drive the tube in. See the attached photo for how the factory does it. If you have a similar carb that has a pressure tap side plate just swap them.
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Yw66551.jpg
Views:	282
Size:	93.7 KB
ID:	1812260  
Old 10-17-2012 | 06:19 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 805
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Hamburg, PA
Default RE: Help for external pulse line

Excellent use of an existing carburetor boss on the diaphragm plate!
I've run across quite a few of those recently on engines I pick up at garage sales. The elbows I can get at local mower shops as a repair part. Using a solid gasket makes a better seal from carb to insulator block than trying to hack a few misplaced holes in a home made gasket too. Turning the carb for proper linkage hookup is easier this way as a side benefit.

John
Old 10-18-2012 | 04:03 AM
  #4  
Thread Starter
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 353
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Mexico city, MEXICO
Default RE: Help for external pulse line

Thank you both very much for your answers,

I dont have a carb with the pressuter tap on the side plate but for shure on the mower shop and this would be the easiest way to have it running for the weekend

Best Regards.
VĂ*ctor.

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.