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YEP clear bowl plugs broke #2171660
10/10/16 08:13 PM 10/10/16 08:13 PM
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As I was timing my engine I saw the plug drop into the valley tray and sure enough the other was broke also.I have read this topic in the past and was keeping an eye on them.Never again!

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Re: YEP clear bowl plugs broke [Re: Clanton] #2171668
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Yes, those are for adjusting your float levels only. Once adjusted correctly reinstall the brass plugs.

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Re: YEP clear bowl plugs broke [Re: Clanton] #2171670
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That sounds like a reasonable use.I figured I would remind people of its danger.

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Re: YEP clear bowl plugs broke [Re: Clanton] #2171748
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betting those things would turn to dust out here in a couple years.
Re: YEP clear bowl plugs broke [Re: Clanton] #2171750
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Best bang for the buck. QF lightweight fuel bowls. Lighter Than Holley bowls, have a better flow pattern into the N/S, and have permanent fuel level sight glass installed.

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Re: YEP clear bowl plugs broke [Re: Clanton] #2171751
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I have had them break after just a few minutes of use on a new build.

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Re: YEP clear bowl plugs broke [Re: markz528] #2171765
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My QF carb is six years old and the sight glasses are still very clear.

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Re: YEP clear bowl plugs broke [Re: YO7_A66] #2171808
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I broke some too. Easy to overtighten. Put them in by hand and they live.

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Re: YEP clear bowl plugs broke [Re: Crizila] #2171834
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Originally Posted By Crizila
I broke some too. Easy to overtighten. Put them in by hand and they live.


Mine didn't, they turned yellow after a couple years then broke. I'll stick with the old plug or maybe upgrade to the newer high flow bowls mentioned above. IIRC the new bowls also reduce fuel aeration in the bowl.
Re: YEP clear bowl plugs broke [Re: sgcuda] #2171847
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Originally Posted By sgcuda
Best bang for the buck. QF lightweight fuel bowls. Lighter Than Holley bowls, have a better flow pattern into the N/S, and have permanent fuel level sight glass installed.



iagree Was my next answer...........

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Re: YEP clear bowl plugs broke [Re: Thumperdart] #2171854
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Originally Posted By Thumperdart
Originally Posted By sgcuda
Best bang for the buck. QF lightweight fuel bowls. Lighter Than Holley bowls, have a better flow pattern into the N/S, and have permanent fuel level sight glass installed.



iagree Was my next answer...........


I just put two new bowls with the big sight glass on my carb and really like them

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Re: YEP clear bowl plugs broke [Re: pittsburghracer] #2171897
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Originally Posted By pittsburghracer
Originally Posted By Thumperdart
Originally Posted By sgcuda
Best bang for the buck. QF lightweight fuel bowls. Lighter Than Holley bowls, have a better flow pattern into the N/S, and have permanent fuel level sight glass installed.



iagree Was my next answer...........


I just put two new bowls with the big sight glass on my carb and really like them



Anyone can benefit from the newer QF bowls and they`re light and have a nice smooth fuel path............ thumbs

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Re: YEP clear bowl plugs broke [Re: Clanton] #2171918
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My new dominator is a qf and has the sight glass its very nice.

As to the old screw in clear ones I must be lucky. Mine are 14 yrs old and no issues. Then again I havent touched them since the fuel level was set. Not using the carb since I got the dominator this spring. I may just put in the brass ones. I'm not usually very lucky.

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Re: YEP clear bowl plugs broke [Re: Clanton] #2172075
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Hmmm...... work got me thinking how they may hold up to e-85,i had my carb. change over about 4/5 years ago and never had a problem yet luck Thaxs for the heads-up on this.
Re: YEP clear bowl plugs broke [Re: Clanton] #2172954
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My threads are a mess now.I can pic it out with a pin I hope.

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Re: YEP clear bowl plugs broke [Re: Clanton] #2173205
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You should be able to clean that up with a pic. The plastic normally comes out pretty easy. If not, I have a couple of sets of dual feed bowls for sale cheap.

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Re: YEP clear bowl plugs broke [Re: Clanton] #2173210
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I picked it out ok,Thx!I have the brass screws back in.I am glad I fixed it when I did.

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Re: YEP clear bowl plugs broke [Re: Clanton] #2173226
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Originally Posted By Clanton
I picked it out ok,Thx!I have the brass screws back in.I am glad I fixed it when I did.
Shoulda pulled the bowls IMO. One little piece in the wrong spot and welcome to LEAN.

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Re: YEP clear bowl plugs broke [Re: Clanton] #2173231
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I did pull the bowls

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Re: YEP clear bowl plugs broke [Re: Clanton] #2173677
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Never liked those.... Nor trust them.... Just my 2 cents

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