Author Topic: Saito carb clearance on profile? (Read 527 times)

Ken Deboy · « **on:** October 28, 2006, 09:19:38 PM »

I'm getting ready to mount a Saito 30 on a Ringmaster and I noticed there is a gap of only about 1/4" between the fuselage side and the carb opening. Is that enough or do I need to relieve the fuse side to give more room for air to get into the carb?

thanks,
Ken

Leester · « **Reply #1 on:** October 28, 2006, 09:32:53 PM »

Ken: Go to product reviews under Saito 30 and go down to a pic of Bob Z's Saito on a profile will give you an idea.

Bob Zambelli · « **Reply #2 on:** October 30, 2006, 12:23:30 PM »

Guys - the picture I posted is my OS .40 on the profile.

BUT, I've run the SAITO .30 on a number of profiles and 1/4 inch clearance should be plenty for breathing.
I usually drill a 1/4" hole through the fuselage such that I can prime the carb from the inboard side.

On the larger engines, you can usually put your smallest finger over the venturi and choke it.

Bob Z.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #3 on:** October 31, 2006, 09:44:03 AM »

It'll be fine as is.

(air is really small, it can get into, and through, incredibly small places.

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Author Topic: Saito carb clearance on profile? (Read 527 times)

Ken Deboy

Saito carb clearance on profile?

Leester

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Bob Zambelli

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wwwarbird

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