Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / June 2004

I have a Great Planes Super Sportster 40 MKII that runs in rough
fields.  The carb often sucks in wet grass, dirt and bug parts.  I
have tried to use a filter, but it doesnt fit well and gets clogged
enough to affect the engine.

I built a box to enclose the carb which extends 3/4 to the top of the
cylinder head and fits flush against the back of the prop.  It looks
like the front end of a delivery truck is glued to top of the cowling.

Because it is so bulky and blocks a good chunk of the prop wash, I
wonder if this will be stable to fly, and I wonder if it will rob too
much power from the plane.

Does anyone have a guess how this will work for me?  

Has anyone found a way to attach a 'snorkel' to the carb to avoid
trash and dew drops from being sucked in?

Thanks,

Mark Carter