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Technical Running carbs backward?

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by judgeyoung, Nov 1, 2013.

  1. luke13
    Joined: Oct 25, 2013
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    nope cant see problem with running the carbs backwards, upside down yes! but backwards should be fine, fuel pick up is from near the bottom of the bowl right. so it should be submerged no matter what unless your real low on gas but buy that time youll be filling up your tank and not tryin to beat your best E/T anyway.
     
  2. falcongeorge
    Joined: Aug 26, 2010
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    falcongeorge
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    from BC

  3. hugh m
    Joined: Jul 18, 2007
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    hugh m
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    from ct.

    I had two Rochester carbs on my 270 GMC dragster a few years ago...bogged like hell out of the hole. Turned them around and it was all better. Later talked to a guy who had them on a Buick straight eight altered, and he had to do the same thing.
     
  4. blackrat40
    Joined: Apr 19, 2006
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    Thanks for your comments. I may consider turning mine around.
    Even though mine's not a drag car, I do drive 'em hard sometimes!
     
  5. luke13
    Joined: Oct 25, 2013
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    NICE! I think some small aircraft run carbs under the sump with the manifold travelin through the sump.
     

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