Is it possible to cut the insulator block on the carb of a G 62 for more clearance?
07-19-2015, 07:14 AM
#3
If it is a simple piece of plastic material, then yes it can be machined to lower the carb or increase clearance.
But some insulator blocks have threaded metal inserts embedded into them. In that case you cannot make them more thin as you machine away the inserts too. In this case you'll need to make a new block. For the G 62 engines they may have made some other insulator blocks for them, so you may be able to get a new more thin block.
But some insulator blocks have threaded metal inserts embedded into them. In that case you cannot make them more thin as you machine away the inserts too. In this case you'll need to make a new block. For the G 62 engines they may have made some other insulator blocks for them, so you may be able to get a new more thin block.
Last edited by earlwb; 07-19-2015 at 07:15 AM. Reason: add more information
07-19-2015, 10:08 AM
#4
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Ralph Cunningham, (RC Ignition) makes custom blocks from thick G-10 material. You may try to contact him for info or make one yourself. G-10 can be easily cut and worked with common hand tools. Can also be tapped to retain the carb.
The thicker the better on the heat spacer!
The thicker the better on the heat spacer!
07-20-2015, 01:30 AM
#5
Another option is a 90 degree manifold from Vogelsang-Aeroscale. It will result in the carb pointing to the rear of the engine and increase it's fuel efficiency. I have one on a G-62 and at full power the needle is only open 3/4 of a turn. Also reduces/eliminates the spitting known to piston-ported engines.
07-20-2015, 04:42 AM
#6
Another option is a 90 degree manifold from Vogelsang-Aeroscale. It will result in the carb pointing to the rear of the engine and increase it's fuel efficiency. I have one on a G-62 and at full power the needle is only open 3/4 of a turn. Also reduces/eliminates the spitting known to piston-ported engines.
