Pipe location

[JRph1]

Having a better look over my engine today since buying it havent had much time to look at it and i found,The black pipe in the picture with the red tape at either end goes over to the carb on the left then goes no where at the other end on the right, should this not be plumbed in some where

any help would be great cheers

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[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.

Taken from the articles section - should answer your question:agree::agree:

[LiamR]

It's correct how it is. It looks to me like its the amazing pipe to nowhere!!

If the carb goes tits up, the fuel goes to the floor, instead of dripping down onto the hot manifold......:o

[JRph1]

thanks for the replies ill point it back at the floor then ;)

[Wallace]

thanks for the replies ill point it back at the floor then ;)


:agree: