Single carb with stock F/A adaptor

[LBE]

So I just got a stock flame arrestor to put on my single 44. I converted to t cases and was running a Tau Ceti which likes to drink warter as well as air. Anyway, I was gonna cut the flame arrestor when I came across this:
https://www.wamiltons.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=350
Inspired by a simple idea I headed for the garage. Here's what I did;
1. I left the Tau Ceti adaptor on carb (pic 1).
2. I took another adaptor that I had and bolted it to the stock flame arrestor (pic 2)
3. I will then use a 2in rubber hose as a coupler and a couple of clamps to clamp the f/a on the carb.
I will get the hose tomorrow and give this a go this weekend. No cutting, and if you have the adaptors already, cost is minimal.
This is in my Blaster BTW, but I see no reason it wouldn't work in a Super.

 

[2lick]

wow.... good idea... let us know how it holds up! I am holding back on spending 170 on a pair of wamiltons for a while to..... this would be a nice alternative!

 

[yamaslut]

might be too high for a SJ on some hoods...

just a thought...

 

[Idok]

So I just got a stock flame arrestor to put on my single 44. I converted to t cases and was running a Tau Ceti which likes to drink warter as well as air. Anyway, I was gonna cut the flame arrestor when I came across this:
https://www.wamiltons.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=350
Inspired by a simple idea I headed for the garage. Here's what I did;
1. I left the Tau Ceti adaptor on carb (pic 1).
2. I took another adaptor that I had and bolted it to the stock flame arrestor (pic 2)
3. I will then use a 2in rubber hose as a coupler and a couple of clamps to clamp the f/a on the carb.
I will get the hose tomorrow and give this a go this weekend. No cutting, and if you have the adaptors already, cost is minimal.
This is in my Blaster BTW, but I see no reason it wouldn't work in a Super.

did you do this in attempt to build it as a velocity stack? curious as to why you didnt just bolt it up normally...?

 

[jakew4]

Eddie, I need to do something like this with my superjet. I'll take a look at it on Saturday and see if it would work. I like the idea of making it rather than buying it.

 

[oxnard111]

I Like.

 

[Sanford]

One of the biggest advantage to using the OEM (single) F/A is to prevent sucking in water. It mostly achives this by placing the air inlet close and directly above the head. Close & above the head is important because it prevents the back-splash of water.

With this method, I feel it raises the F/A opening way too high and partially defeats the original design. Even the notched piece as shown on Wamiltons page is trimmed a little too much (leaving too large of a gap).

 

[oxnard111]

One of the biggest advantage to using the OEM (single) F/A is to prevent sucking in water. It mostly achives this by placing the air inlet close and directly above the head. Close & above the head is important because it prevents the back-splash of water.

With this method, I feel it raises the F/A opening way too high and partially defeats the original design. Even the notched piece as shown on Wamiltons page is trimmed a little too much (leaving too large of a gap).

I still think that having a OEM flame arrester over an open style is better than nothing. I think I suck in the most water when my ski gets turned on the carb side. With a OEM FA the water level has to be that much higher to reach inside of the inlet unlike a round style filter where it can enter at any angle.

 

[oxnard111]

I would even consider trying to shorten the top flame arrestor that is tuned upside down. Trim it down to get the FA closer to the head

 

[LBE]

might be too high for a SJ on some hoods...

just a thought...

I think what I have looks to be similar in height to the Wamiltons product. Good point tho, may need to be shortened in a super.

With a OEM FA the water level has to be that much higher to reach inside of the inlet unlike a round style filter where it can enter at any angle.

This is my problem on the B1.

did you do this in attempt to build it as a velocity stack? curious as to why you didnt just bolt it up normally...?

No, just an alternative to the Wamiltons product. It is almost the same thing.


Sanford, I see what your saying and I agree that the fa being close to the head helps. As mentioned above, my problem is when the ski is on its side. I think I will be cutting down both fa adaptors to get it closer to the head tho.

Thanks for the input.

 

[Sanford]

Sanford, I see what your saying and I agree that the fa being close to the head helps. As mentioned above, my problem is when the ski is on its side. I think I will be cutting down both fa adaptors to get it closer to the head tho.

Thanks for the input.

Why not just sandwich some sheetmetal (aluminum) between the two adapters and trim it to the shape around the base of the head. This will act like a shield and prevent it from splashing up.

 

[Idok]

Why not just sandwich some sheetmetal (aluminum) between the two adapters and trim it to the shape around the base of the head. This will act like a shield and prevent it from splashing up.

fitz used to have a setup as described.....there WAS a picture of it on the other site from awhile back....

 

[THRUST]

the piece that wamiltons makes and the one i make is that it is really made for carb like a 48 and 46mm with billet tops because originally all you can bolt is tau ceti stlye flame arrestors . also if you bolt a 44mm stock plate and couple it the way you do and have a 48mm carb you are resticting air flow . the opening on mine is 50mm so that does not happen . it does make a difference . i have tested this product for two years .

 

[2lick]

Virgin, Im confused as to how yours attach to 48mm carbs..... my 48's have "bell tops" like they are built for a clamp on like prok or tau ceti, wamiltons adapts to that.... are yours made for carbs like mine too.....

 

[THRUST]

it connects the two togather with a hose coupler and clamps i will show pics later .