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May 22, 2005
There is a poly-block that goes between intake manifold and carb prior
to the heat shield/carb.
And I recall there was
(asbestos-type) insulation on the shield of
my PO'd MGA's. I do not recall this on my
later post-60/70 Spridgets or MGB's. Not
on my Frog restored by PO, either.
Of course, any Home Despot will carry something which can be used along wit
h
modern adhesives that will do the trick. Or
heat reflective paint/coating.
Beyond higher engine compartment temps
in warmer weather which translate into higher induction air temps and gener
ally
less peppy performance under these conditions, I have never had a heat-asso
ciated "problem" with either SU's or 45DCOE's in any respect, state of "str
eet"
tune notwithstanding.
However, in these days of less manly
octanes, I do use premium (93PON) in the summer and mid-grade (89PON) other
wise in yea olde' Frogster.
Leaking fuel in the engine compartment is
a no-no but in the event....good point! :)
Cap'n Bob
Basic Frog
"Robert E. Shlafer" < PilotRob@... > 37176
Posted on May 22, 2005 02:21 PM
Posted to category(s) Body | Carburetor | Cooling System | Engine (external) | Engine (internal) | Exhaust System | Fuel System | Gauges | Intake System | Miscellaneous | Restoration | Tuning
