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Flame arrestor needed for edelbrock 1409

"I made mine fit--I'm a ch

"I made mine fit--I'm a chapskate--by grinding the inner edge of the old AFB arrestor. Not a hard job if you have a pencil grinder.

Alternately, you could buy one from ebasicpower.com I believe.

Jeff"
 
"Steve:

the 1409 needs a fl

"Steve:

the 1409 needs a flame arrestor with a 5 1/8" opening, just a bit more than most others (5.05"). I, too, subscribe to the "School of Jeff" and believe modification of working parts on hand is always preferred over new procurement.

this one:
http://www.boatdesigns.com/prodinfo.asp?number=90-460E
has had a couple references in a quick search.

The other dimension you need to take is the vertical clearance available. Make sure the air flow rate meets or exceeds your needs and you should be set."
 
"my old Q jet's FA fit wit

"my old Q jet's FA fit with no mods at all. Are we supposed to use the gasket between carb and arrestor? I want to think it hurts flame suppression, but can't find the evidence."
 
.."Are we supposed to use

.."Are we supposed to use the gasket between carb and arrestor?"

Not necessary. That's to keep automotive dirt out.

Jeff
 
dave:

a gaskett does inhibi

dave:

a gaskett does inhibit the purpose....think about what would happen if there was a gasket and it was soaked with gasoline.

to strengthen Jeff's statement - NO gasket between carb and flame arrestor.
 
"You are welcome.

Sometimes

"You are welcome.

Sometimes, that "Favorites" folder comes in handy; hope it works out for you."
 
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