Re: [Chrysler300] 300C Dual Quads

[Bob Merritt <bob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

No. Carbs are siphons.
If there is no air flowing past the venturi, there is no pressure drop, 
so there is no siphon, no fuel delivery.


On 8/12/2011 11:32 AM, Michael Moore wrote:
> Gosh,
> Why isn't blocking the airflow like choking it?
> Mike Moore
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> On Aug 12, 2011, at 8:29 AM, Marshall Larson wrote:
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>> Blocking the fuel to the carb will prevent a buildup of varnish from
>> evaporation but otherwise it will make little difference. The accelerator
>> pump will still function but the fuel will simply drip into the manifold and
>> be burned as usual. Disconnecting the linkage will eliminate even that.
>>
>>> Yes! Simply block the air flow to the carb you don't want to use.
>>>> Starting
>>>> or other drivability problems may occur but you stated that it is for
>>>> problem solving, not routine driving. You also stated an inline system
>>>> (300C) so won't be any plenum issues.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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