Fuel inlet position??

[Mickstix]

Hey, I've got a question for the Nitro gurus.. On the fuel inlet of the carb, does the inlet have to be lined up with the hole in the tube, or can it be located anywhere? (For ease of explination I'll post pix explainging what I'm tryin to find out)

Here's the inlet and tube (dont know the real names, but you get the idea)

Here's how it goes together with the inlet lined up with the hole in the tube.

But will it also work like this, or will this starve it of fuel? (The tube has a recess where the inlet goes over it, but I dont know if it's enough to let fuel in properly..)

Reason I'm asking is, when it's lined up straight it makes the fuel line route whacky, and is in the way for adjusting the idle screw.. Not a biggy, but if it works all the same, it'll be a little better if I can point the inlet off to the side more.. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

 

[basketcase45]

yeah, it is made so you can position it at any angle. If it weren't you'd have a lot of trouble lining up the holes!

 

[Scrogg]

Future reference, it's a banjo fitting...don't ask me why it's named that. No it does not have to be lined up.

 

[Racer 1966]

Future reference, it's a banjo fitting...don't ask me why it's named that. No it does not have to be lined up.

Because it's shaped like a banjo :yes: The "tube" is usually referred to as a barrel.

 

[Mickstix]

OK sweet!! Thanks for the info! I thought for sure ya'll was gonna say it needed to be lined up with the hole in the barrel, else it wouldnt get enough fuel.. Thanks again!! Learn something every day!!

 

[RC Addict]

I learned somethin' new today. You guys never cease to amaze and delight me! Maybe I am just easily amazed and delighted?!?! :\

 

[neobart]

What's the difference between a banjo and a trampoline?.......







You take your shoes off, before you jump on the trampoline.