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Should I fit a carb spacer?

I am starting to assemble the M20 which arrived in a dismantled state. What is the consensus regarding using a phenolic spacer when fitting the carb to insulate it from enegine heat? Should I fit one?

Re: Should I fit a carb spacer?

Yes, this is a definite requirement IMO to avoid problems with fuel vaporisation..

A 6mm (1/4") thick spacer would be ideal....Ian

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Re: Should I fit a carb spacer?

Many thanks Ian.
Burlen do a 3/16" which should hopefully do.

Re: Should I fit a carb spacer?

I think you should definitely fit a spacer. Apparently, in days of yore hot starting was a problem for DRs because of fuel vapourisation. Others would know more than me about this.

Re: Should I fit a carb spacer?

Fuel vapourisation due to heat from the engine is not a problem when the engine is running, neither is it a problem when starting from cold.
It becomes a problem when you try to start a hot engine. After 20 to 30 minutes of the engine being stopped, it has cooled sufficiently to no longer be a problem.
The spacer is to limit the heat soak into the carb which occurs as soon as you stop the engine. I use a 1/8" (3mm) spacer which works fine for me.

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