"Harley, Ageless Wings" wrote:

Paul..

One of the guys on the Canard-Aviators list found this...any opinions?

http://www.AeroConversions.com

Harley

Its a carb with all the limitations that implies.
Nicely  made.

Paul Lamar

Bill Freeman wrote:

 The slide valve carb is a bit simpler than most carbs, has no butterfly
in the throat at WOT, so a bit less flow restriction (slightly more HP).
The lack of a float chamber can be a help or hinderance, depending
on how they ensure a reliable low pressure for the fuel.  Apparently much
less (totally eliminate?????) carb ice potential.  Many A/C installtions
eliminate the carb heat - perhaps at their peril.

Not revolutionary, these have been out there for 50 yrs or more.

Same as the POSA which has been used on VW conversions and others
for 20 yrs or more.  Much like the Ellison "Throttle Body Injector" carb that
a friend has used for over a decade on his Long EZ.  Most motorcycles have
used them for 30 yrs and more.  Not new, not revolutionary, can be
good.  A lot depends on the maker.

Bill Freeman

 
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