I'm looking to replicate the carburetor screens on this 1930s Studebaker Indy Car. I figure I could purchase some Speedway bug-dome screen and some double-wire hose clamps and have at it, but I thought I'd see if anyone had experience with this before I reinvent the wheel. Thanks!
Looks like they just pushed a piece of copper window screen down over the carb and secured it with wire, presumably twisted on the other side...? The twisted wire security device was once known as a "Duesenberg Hose Clamp."
One thing...test at idle with and without, then on road, and look at plugs... My experience shows a surprising change of airflow through a window with and without screen closed, and I have heard tales of radiator bug screens (think Florida!) causing overheating. I would want to be certain flow isn't affected here! And on the other hand...look for an old house so you can get real copper screen!
LOL my retirement villa is over 100 years old and it doesn't have copper window screen. You can still find copper screen if you look around a bit, I may even have some myself.
An HVAC fab shop in your area might have some. We use all kinds of screen like that for different things and most places would probably be happy to give away a small amount