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Old 04-07-2012, 07:52 AM
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This is a vertical induction IO 360. I have a linkage that is hitting the FAB plate. I have made a spacer. Could someone post pictures using a spacer, with details? Or if another solution is available please let me know. The kit from Van has an insert. If I use insert, I will need to notch the filter.




When I speak of a spacer I mean between the FAB plate and fuel injector.

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Old 04-07-2012, 09:45 AM
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You mean like this?
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Old 04-10-2012, 04:17 AM
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yes, thank you, but when I put it together ,the insert rubs against the filter. did yours do the same. I looks like you will have to cut some of the filter away.

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Old 04-10-2012, 07:00 AM
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I think that you are correct Bubba - you would potentially need to modify the filter as well. The alternative is to send your fuel servo back to Precision for a modification that puts the mixture handle "up". This is not as simple as repositioning the lever, as it changes the direction of rotation (so forward/reverse and lean/rich would be reversed), so it has to be set up by the Fuel Injection guys.

So it's a case of wait for a modified servo but have an easy installation, or modify the air box and filter. Either works.

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Old 04-10-2012, 10:46 AM
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Its in the plans about notching the filter, but wait until the box is done with the aluminum dish. You might only have to slice a little top rubber off with a razor.
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Old 04-10-2012, 10:55 AM
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On the Bendix I had the same problem. Called a shop and found out there are several choices for the linkage with different amounts of arm offset.

I was able to make a trade with the shop for an arm with enough lateral offset to clear the filter via trimming the insert.

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Old 05-10-2012, 03:38 PM
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I think that you are correct Bubba - you would potentially need to modify the filter as well. The alternative is to send your fuel servo back to Precision for a modification that puts the mixture handle "up". This is not as simple as repositioning the lever, as it changes the direction of rotation (so forward/reverse and lean/rich would be reversed), so it has to be set up by the Fuel Injection guys.

So it's a case of wait for a modified servo but have an easy installation, or modify the air box and filter. Either works.

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