Chris S. Mottram wrote:
>
> From: Chris S. Mottram(at)ECCI on 07/18/97 10:02 AM
>
> I seem to recall somebady a while back mentioning a way to shield the
> intake and carbs (strombergs on my SV) away from the heat of the exhaust
> manifold. I think my electric fuel pump (near the battery box) is buzzing
> due to the fuel in my carbs vaporizing when the cars get too warm. The
> options would appear to be a header wrap or some sort of shield. Has
> anyone out there done this?
>
> Chris
If you look at the carb setup on a 70-71 Volvo 140 series, you'll find a
set of plates that deflect the heat. It was a problem on those SU's
because of the float bowl location. Those plates probably won't work
(because of the direction of the mounting holes on an SU) but you'll get
the idea.
tim
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