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techtalk:ref:carb07 [2019/08/11 00:13] hippysmack [The Process] |
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| ====== REF: Carburetor, Intake Manifold & Exhaust ====== | ====== REF: Carburetor, Intake Manifold & Exhaust ====== | ||
| ====== CV Carb Upgrades ====== | ====== CV Carb Upgrades ====== | ||
| - | ====== Replacing the Plastic Fuel Inlet Fitting ====== | + | ====== Replacing the Plastic Fuel Inlet Fitting with a Brass 90 Degree Fitting ====== |
| The factory fuel elbow found on CV carburetors has been prone to cracking and leaking. \\ | The factory fuel elbow found on CV carburetors has been prone to cracking and leaking. \\ | ||
| Also the manner in which the plastic elbow is formed onto a brass insert restricts flow. \\ | Also the manner in which the plastic elbow is formed onto a brass insert restricts flow. \\ | ||
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| You need an elbow designed for this application for best results. \\ | You need an elbow designed for this application for best results. \\ | ||
| - | CV Performance sells an elbow and a hose clamp as a kit. \\ | + | The MoCo may still sell both an OEM and brass inlet that can be pressed in (arbor press or large vise). \\ |
| - | You can also buy a kit on the internet / Ebay that includes the tap, bolt and spacer setup along with the elbow. \\ | + | Some catalogs carry an OEM replacement inlet but it has the same plastic elbow (not recommended). \\ |
| + | While others sell a brass inlet made from a 2-piece design (also not recommended). \\ | ||
| + | CV Performance sells a solid elbow and a hose clamp as a kit. \\ | ||
| + | You can also buy a kit on the internet / Ebay that includes the tap, bolt and spacer setup along with a solid elbow. \\ | ||
| Or check your local Harley Dealership for a replacement elbow. \\ | Or check your local Harley Dealership for a replacement elbow. \\ | ||
| |CV Performance elbow ((photo by Hippysmack))|Aftermarket kit off Ebay. ((photo by Hippysmack))| | |CV Performance elbow ((photo by Hippysmack))|Aftermarket kit off Ebay. ((photo by Hippysmack))| | ||
