Carb pipes

[Billy91]

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Hi, after giving the car a quick look over noticed this pipes not connected to anything. Is this right?


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[Mart]

Yep. It's the 2nd stage pressure ref' point, and also the 'drain' pipe should the diaphragm split.

Route the pipe away from any heat source.

[Billy91]

Ok thanks will do

[Jonny5]

Yes. Its the "pipe to nowhere"
Its a fail safe if the diaphram splits in the carb, fuel is directed away from the hot manifold down the pipe.

[Wallace]

What's the pipe that goes from the carb to nowhere for?

There is a pipe that leads from the side of the carb down the side or front of the gearbox, and just points at the floor. It's purpose is to maintain atmospheric air pressure to the back of a moving diaphragm in the enrichment device instead of it being sealed and so preventing the diaphragm moving fully. In case the diaphragm leaks, the pipe is there to convey the petrol away from the hot exhaust manifold directly under it. So don't unplug it or remove it.


Above taken from the articles section 'FAQ's" - full of useful advice:agree::agree:

[Jonny5]

Above taken from the articles section 'FAQ's" - full of useful advice:agree::agree:

:agree: :agree:

[Billy91]

Sorry still pretty new to this site and didn't notice the FAQ's. i will use this in future

[Nottswoody]

Sorry still pretty new to this site and didn't notice the FAQ's. i will use this in future

Don't be sorry bud we've all been new to the site if your unsure just ask mate someone will answer you..

[chris]

Don't be sorry bud we've all been new to the site if your unsure just ask mate someone will answer you..

I agree anything your not sure on just ask mate

[Wallace]

Sorry still pretty new to this site and didn't notice the FAQ's. i will use this in future

That was in no way meant to be negative:agree::agree:

I just know how useful it is to me:scratch::wasntme::wasntme:

I never use to know it was even there:wasntme: but as learner myself I still refer back to this part of the forum because it really has got plenty of useful info:agree:

And as has been said, always ask because there is a wealth of knowledge on here:cool: