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Date:         Tue, 31 Jul 2012 08:12:26 -0500
Reply-To:     Tom Hargrave <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET>
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From:         Tom Hargrave <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET>
Subject:      Re: Carburettor Set Weber 44 IDF VW Wasserboxer 2,1
Comments: To: Hector Zapata <hlzapata@GMAIL.COM>
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Frost on the outside = frost & ice on the inside and this causes serious issues with carburetor performance.

Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com www.grow-sun.com

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of Hector Zapata Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 4:26 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Carburettor Set Weber 44 IDF VW Wasserboxer 2,1

On 7/30/12, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > These carbs don't have carb air heaters, and are subject to icing when

> conditions are right. Makes operation in nasty weather that much more > miserable. > > John

I thought that was considered good for the mixture. Thirty-something years ago I met a mechanic who was very proud of the way he adjusted carburators, they frosted at idle, 80º weather...

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