Why are carburetor spacers made out of wood?
Why are carburetor spacers made out of wood? They also act as insulators which keep engine heat away from your carburetor to ensure cooler incoming air and fuel. Carb spacers are generally made from wood, aluminum, phenolic resin, or polymer. The material has a direct impact on the spacers’ insulation ability, as they all transfer heat at a different rate. How to install heat insulator on carburetor manifold? Remove the short carb studs and install the longer studs. Install the #9266 heat insulator gasket directly against the manifold, then replace the carb and all other connections. Note that gasket #9266...