Question on carb spacers...opinions wanted..

[Chillin4life187]

So I was reading and article and the person was using a carb spacer between the carb and engine. So it went:
---->>> carb/gasket/spacer/gasket/engine.

I know my engine (OBR 34cc) came with a spacer but Ive never used it. Always thought it was too easy of a spot to get an airleak. What are your thoughts and reasoning behind it? Do you use the spacer and does it make any difference? Thanks

 

[DougStar]

Are you talking about the manifold?

 

[Chillin4life187]

No sorry. The small carb spacer that goes to the intake.

 

[Losi125]

If you have an aluminum manifold the spacers are good it stops the heat from transferring to the carb

 

[mark35]

No sorry. The small carb spacer that goes to the intake.

That spacer goes between the carb and velocity stack not manifold side. If you put it on the wrong side your engine won't run

 

[Chillin4life187]

Ok cool. Didnt even think of heat passing through to the carb. So it is useful afterall. I know some use em and some don't so I never really paid attention. Good to know tho. Thank you gentlemen for all the quick responses.

 

[Losi125]

Ok cool. Didnt even think of heat passing through to the carb. So it is useful afterall. I know some use em and some don't so I never really paid attention. Good to know tho. Thank you gentlemen for all the quick responses.

yeah no problem but like mark said that might be go between the filter and carb the one for the carb should have 2 small pulse holes

 

[5ThscaleNut]

I had to use that spacer between the carb and the velocity stack so the choke would open