Water Jackets in the Hitachi Flattops

[atomrat]

Are the water jackets on the Hitachi Flattop carbs needed. I just bought a 73 240Z that needs all the hoses replaced, I was thinking of blocking the water jackets off. Will this hurt anything that anyone can think of?

[Mike]

No, it won't harm anything to bypass the water flow to the carbs. However, they were put there to help warm the manifold.

You may experience a decrease in responsiveness when they are cold.

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Mike Gholson

1971 240z, Mikuni Carbs, Tokico 5-way Adjustable Struts, Ferarri Yellow, Stock Engine, 15x9 wheels w/50 series Falken tires, Currently being restored.