<VV> Fwd: Using a YH carb on an aircraft

[jvhroberts at aol.com]

 I hope not! Aircraft carbs aren't designed to do what automobiles require. Besides, they are SERIOUSLY $$$$$, and there are very good alternatives like Webers, SUs, etc. 

 

John Roberts
 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Ken Pepke <kenpepke at juno.com>
To: Vair Views <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thu, Jan 12, 2012 7:57 am
Subject: <VV> Fwd:  Using a YH carb on an aircraft



As the 'YH' carburetor seems to be so troublesome for so many, has anyone 
considered using an aircraft carb on a Corvair?

Ken P
Wyandotte, MI
Worry looks around; Sorry looks back, Faith looks up.

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> From: "P.H. Raker" <n556p at yahoo.com>
> Date: January 11, 2012 11:19:11 AM EST
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: <VV> Using a YH carb on an aircraft
> 
> Clark is correct.  Using most automotive carbs on an aircraft engine will work 
well only at the altitude it's jetted for.
>      I believe most people who use Corvair engines in aircraft utilize either 
"aircraft" carburetors which have a manual mixture adjustment built into them so 
the pilot can adjust for altitude, or they use "altitude compensating" carbs, 
the most common of which are the CD Series carbs made by Bing.
>  
> Phil Raker
> '65 Corsa Cpe - 140/4
> '63 Greenbrier - 110/4
> Zenith 601HDS - Subaru conversion w/ Bing carbs
>  




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