tilly carb question

[Mel Ruffner]

hi everyone quick quick question. can i run a tilly carb upside down? in other words with fuel inlet on carb facing down. does it hurt performance?

[Jim Waltz]

Diaphragm carbs were designed to operate in any position, which is why they were used on chain saws and other implements. You can read about that here: http://tillotson.ie/about-us/

I would be surprised to find that any performance difference results from different mounting orientations.

[Mel Ruffner]

Thanks Jim ,wasn't,t sure figured I better ask

[ted johnson]

Mel, remember, no matter in which orientation you mount it, there must still be a clear pulse hole path through gaskets, reed cage flange and manifold. Otherwise, the carb cannot pump fuel from the tank. Ted