carb spacer

[cousinjd]

Has anyone made a carb spacer out of hardwood? I remember reading about someone doing that but cannot recall who when or where. Just wondering how the fuel mixture affected the wood. Any comments welcome.

[wellcraft17]

Use to make them out of red oak or ash back in the day at high school shop class. The spacers worked well and don’t recall ever having a problem with them. Also use to make adapter plates to mount different carbs on the manifold. Those were the days, chevys 327 and ford yblocks 312.

[cadillac512]

Yes, they work well, insulate very well and fuel has had no effect on any I've run. A nice flat piece of hardwood makes a great spacer.



Terry

[KULTULZ]

Don't forget THE ORKIN MAN fees every two years or so ...

[cousinjd]

Thanks for the feedback guys, I'm trying to convince a friend to try to make one for his 289 in his 39 F100.

[miker98038]

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If you’ve got the right tools and woodworking skills it’s fine. If not it might be cheaper to buy a phenolic one. They’re pretty available for most modern carbs from places like Summit.z

[cousinjd]

He likes challenges and has the tools and skills. Thanks for the advice.

[Daves55Sedan]

Originally Posted by miker98038

If you’ve got the right tools and woodworking skills it’s fine. If not it might be cheaper to buy a phenolic one. They’re pretty available for most modern carbs from places like Summit.z

I made mine for the '55, 272 Y-block and the '55, 223 I-block from a 3/8" thick piece of phenolic stock. Use the exact same tools you would need to make one from wood; (jigsaw, drill with bit for mounting holes and hole-saw for venturi holes).
Back in the day when I wanted them, no one was offering them aftermarket.

[cousinjd]

Thanks for the advice, I'll pass the word along.