>
> Paul
>
> I see a lot of manifolds online that will fit the 13b that are for > carburetor use.
>  Is it a good or bad idea to use say an ellison TB or (Marvell > Shebler?) carb?
> My thinking is less fuel preassure less plumbing everything seems > easier from
> what I understand the fuel burn difference is only .5 in favor of F/I. > I really
> think I could've had my motor running months ago if I didn't have to > fight with
> the F/I manifold and fuel rails and injectors. Lets say I where to go > that rout
> would I not simply need a good ignition system and a redrive? what > about boiling
> the fuel in the bowl or do aircraft style carbs not work that way?
>
> Tony
>
> There is a lot to be said for using an aircraft carb that can be leaned
> at altitude on a rotary. You have mentioned several of those factors.
> We were having lunch up in Bishop with the bunch that showed up
> to help Dave get the wings off. One person asked me what was the
> most reliable rotary system one could install. I said an aircraft carb
> and a couple of magnetos :)
> Paul Lamar

You know I think I mentioned sometime ago about fitting these things with magnetos. And why not? seems like a good idea but would an electronic ignition be better? I think my new direction here is going to be just that, making this engine run by itself. I feel like I've been clouded by the thought of F/I though maybe not the hardest thing in the world to do but the carb offers simplicity that F/I just can't and untill we have the peripherals mastered to make this engine more reliable I really feel that carburation might be a better way to go, or at least a lateral alternative. What say yee?

Tony



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