<VV> 140 carburation

[J R Read_HML]

They were about 2 1/2 inches long with about a 45 degree bend.  Two came 
out.  I was using the stock air cleaner and I suspect it knocked them loose. 
Part of one (maybe 1/2 inch) was still in the intake manifold - but you 
could see where the valve had been chewing on the end of it.  The other made 
it - well in pieces but I don't know how big the pieces were - past the 
valve and into the cylinder.  It is (particles) sprinkled all over and 
welded to the top of the nearly new TRW forged long skirt piston.  The top 
ring grove was compressed, preventing - or impeding movement of the ring. 
The ring broke.  Just not a pretty sight, overall.

AND - this is the first time I've ever admitted to this stupidity.

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Later, JR

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Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> 140 carburation


> JR Wrote:
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> Well, I have a nearly new - but very beat up - piston laying on the top of 
> my desk. I look at it EVERY day. It is a reminder not to install cut out 
> tubes in my carbs ever again! If the tubes come out of the carb, guess 
> where they go - and what route they take.
>
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>
> JR,
> That sounds like and interesting story. Did the whole tube come out, or 
> just part of it? The turn cutout tubes on my carbs are 4-6" long with a 90 
> degree bend in them. Half of the tube is in the bowl and half is over the 
> throat. I suspose if the tube broke at the bend, part of the tube could 
> get sucked through the carb. I'd like to hear more on this story...
> Ned
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