Flame arrestor Q.

[YeLLowBoaT]

i was wondering what type CFM would something like this flow. Its in kind of sad shape but it would match the rest of my nicson hardware....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/air-cleaner-for-4-barrel-carburetor-marine-nicson-nr_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34204QQitemZ45930686 02QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
http://i20.ebayimg.com/01/i/05/88/46/fd_2.JPG

[Squirtin Thunder]

I am not sure how well the steel screen will flow, but if you take the mesurements I think you can have K&N make ou some replacement filters to take there place and that would help a ton.
http://i4.ebayimg.com/03/i/05/88/33/14_1.JPG
http://i20.ebayimg.com/01/i/05/88/46/fd_1.JPG
http://i6.ebayimg.com/03/i/05/88/59/64_1.JPG
http://i4.ebayimg.com/03/i/05/88/33/08_1.JPG

[FASTRAT]

i was wondering what type CFM would something like this flow. Its in kind of sad shape but it would match the rest of my nicson hardware....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/air-cleaner-for-4-barrel-carburetor-marine-nicson-nr_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34204QQitemZ45930686 02QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
http://i20.ebayimg.com/01/i/05/88/46/fd_2.JPG
hey yellow...
thats a pretty kewl looking arrestor...polished up, it should look awsome...i think it will flow ok with the steel screens...heres a thought...if u turn it end to end (screens faceing front & back)...it will flow alot more air to the carb & i think it will work great...just my .02 cents
fastrat

[berk]

I am not sure how well the steel screen will flow, but if you take the mesurements I think you can have K&N make ou some replacement filters to take there place and that would help a ton.
i he does that it will not only be illegal but also potentially deadly to the users of the boat. carefull what advice you give out there buddy! :boxed:

[Squirtin Thunder]

i he does that it will not only be illegal but also potentially deadly to the users of the boat. carefull what advice you give out there buddy! :boxed:
Actually the K&N filters are USCG aproved flame arestors that is why I recomended it.

[berk]

Actually the K&N filters are USG aproved flame arestors that is why I recomended it.
well i got a 400$ ticket that says they aint!

[H2OT TIMES]

i he does that it will not only be illegal but also potentially deadly to the users of the boat. carefull what advice you give out there buddy! :boxed:
Don't just make a statement like that and go away. Explain why it's dangerous.

[Squirtin Thunder]

well i got a 400$ ticket that says they aint!
I would talk with K&N over that. Being they have a whole marine catolog of filters for marine use.

[FASTRAT]

i he does that it will not only be illegal but also potentially deadly to the users of the boat. carefull what advice you give out there buddy! :boxed:
Hey Berk...
i dont want to start an arguement...but...u must be from Calif?...i can prob understand that...everything there is f***ed up...i live in Az & things here are kewl!...besides...as H2OT said...whats the danger prob??...i dont see any...set-up end to end is only flowing more air thru the carb...the screens/filters are still in place...as far as u getting a ticket...u must have done something else wrong or a boat cop had it in for u...cause like Jim said...the filters/screens are USCG approved
fastrat

[Squirtin Thunder]

I am not sure how well the steel screen will flow, but if you take the mesurements I think you can have K&N make ou some replacement filters to take there place and that would help a ton.
i he does that it will not only be illegal but also potentially deadly to the users of the boat. carefull what advice you give out there buddy! :boxed:
Actually the K&N filters are USCG aproved flame arestors that is why I recomended it.
well i got a 400$ ticket that says they aint!
I would talk with K&N over that. Being they have a whole marine catolog of filters for marine use.
Marine Approved per SAE J1928 Flame Arrestor Standard
http://www.knfilters.com/marine/flamearrester.htm
Coast Guard Regulations stipulate that all gasoline-powered watercraft be equipped with flame arrestors. Until now, that meant choosing between a Coast Guard citation or restricted airflow. The K&N Flame Arrestor eliminates the need to choose. K&N’s Flame Arrestor is the performance and safety product that boat owners have been waiting for.

[YeLLowBoaT]

While we're on the subject, Does any 1 have a link that states what does and does not qualify as a flamer arrestor for the USCG. I have never seen anything that was "solid".
I am not really worried about a back fire in a open air jet boat......

[bigblockbill]

I have tried something similar to that, it only had one opening but it was larger. Anyway I lost 400 rpm on a 500 hp motor. My experience is they simply don't flow enough.

[YeLLowBoaT]

See thats exactly what I don't want to happen... I should just keep the old school veloicty stack I have for it...
I don't want to waste $50 buying it, Plus what ever it takes to make it runable( the screens look like they need work.) Then 3 hrs polishing it....I have been dirty crawling under neath house, digging holes, "shi*t and courption", but never as dirty as I was after a 12 hr day 1st grinding then polishing so AL hard wear.

[BowTie Rick]

While we're on the subject, Does any 1 have a link that states what does and does not qualify as a flamer arrestor for the USCG. I have never seen anything that was "solid".
I am not really worried about a back fire in a open air jet boat......
I have a .pdf file that lays it out. PM me with your e-mail address and I can send it to you. 3 main requirements are:
1. Name of manufacturer
2. The word "Marine"
3. The test performed on the flame arrestor (SAE J1928)
If you do not have a covered engine, you do not need to use a flame arrestor. They are also not required on diesel motors such as large yachts.
IMHO, that thing looks restrictive but I'd have to see the dimensions and air intake openings to be certain. If its going on a carb, they like air in to be as verticle as possible such as a v-stack. Remember all the flame arrestor is there for is to keep a backfire contained in the housing and not allow flame to escape and ignite any fumes in the bildge. They do not suppress fire nor do they have to have the words USCG Approved on them.

[cruser]

In some juristrictions, with the motor exposed, the flame arrestor can be replaced by a device that directs the flames away from the passenger compartment. Something like a velocity stack that directs back fires up or scoop that point to the transom, as long as there are no passenger seats aft of the scoop.

[FASTRAT]

If you do not have a covered engine, you do not need to use a flame arrestor.
if this statement is true...then...why do they ck to see if u have one on any/all Calif lakes??...many years ago...they would not allow me on the lake without it...i had a scoop & they still said i needed a arrestor?...USCG approved
fastrat

[Squirtin Thunder]

if this statement is true...then...why do they ck to see if u have one on any/all Calif lakes??...many years ago...they would not allow me on the lake without it...i had a scoop & they still said i needed a arrestor?...USCG approved
fastrat
The problem is education !!!

[YeLLowBoaT]

Damn $70.01 when I checked it was 50 and i said too much lol

[FASTRAT]

Damn $70.01 when I checked it was 50 and i said too much lol
ya, that was kinda pricey lol...ur prob better off just running the VS or maybe a scoop of some kind!
fastrat

[bigblockbill]

Geeze I guess I should put that non flowing thing I have on Ebay too... its not doing me any good, and its all pollished up and in great shape. As I remember its even USCG approved. Its crazy one mans junk is anothers treasure, as the saying goes.

[lucky]

at first i thought this was a joke about benchracers and flamers :)

[FASTRAT]

Geeze I guess I should put that non flowing thing I have on Ebay too... its not doing me any good, and its all pollished up and in great shape. As I remember its even USCG approved. Its crazy one mans junk is anothers treasure, as the saying goes.
what r we talking about???...lets see some pics!!!!
fastrat