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W-1 Carburetor Float Bowl Cover Hole #449770 11/02/20 12:44 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 766 Likes: 1 Novelty, OH decarter OP ChatMaster - 750
OP decarter ChatMaster - 750 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 766 Likes: 1 Novelty, OH	I have occasionally come across W-1 float bowl covers that have had a small hole drilled in them. I've attached photos of the latest one. Hole is just behind the gas inlet fitting. Any idea why you would drill a hole into the chamber where the gas is? I've always thrown these covers away figuring they were useless or is there some purpose behind this?? Attached Images Dale Carter VCCA #8661 1948 Fleetmaster Convertible 1948 RHD Stylemaster Sedan Delivery 1948 1-Ton Tow Truck 1967 Camaro Coupe

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Re: W-1 Carburetor Float Bowl Cover Hole decarter #449775 11/02/20 01:11 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 152 Gettysburg, PA Shorty Shade Tree Mechanic
Shorty Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 152 Gettysburg, PA	In looking for a W-1 for my car I came across this unit on ebay. Looks like what you may be referring to. I am sure there is someone on here much smarter than me to answer your question. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Carter-W-1...48-Chevrolet-216-6-Cylinder/184466339959

Re: W-1 Carburetor Float Bowl Cover Hole decarter #449778 11/02/20 01:34 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000
Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	The hole was drilled later by a back yard mechanic.....it does not belong there. It usually was done to improve hot weather starting whch it did not do. The vent would throw off the main carburetor feature which was balanced air flow. Gene Schneider

Re: W-1 Carburetor Float Bowl Cover Hole decarter #449782 11/02/20 02:01 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 152 Gettysburg, PA Shorty Shade Tree Mechanic
Shorty Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 152 Gettysburg, PA	Gene Is that the same story on the one that is on Ebay?

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