Rookie Question on Weber IDF 44s

[bigwhit]

What is this post for, is it needed, if no how do I remove it?

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[Schepp]

First off, where are your velocity stacks?
In short, its a snorkel someone added. Does it need to be that long? Probably not.
Is it needed? Depends who you ask.
Should you remove it? Its up to you.
Why is it there? Do some research and inform yourself. Then make the choice if you need it or not.

My guess is, that cheap thin air filter base plate is not what was on the carb when the mod was done originally.
My guess, it was from a racing or off-road application in its previous ownership.

[bigwhit]

Thanks?

Despite the sarcasm and part shaming (I never knew Flat 4 was cheap stuff, guess I do now) telling me what it is helped. I tried doing my research before hand but couldn't figure out what to even call it, so I got nothing prior to posting here. I guess the "Rookie Question" title must've thrown you off, but I found what info I needed. So thanks.
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[Schepp]

[Murt]

well, that went to hell in a handcart quickly ? I think that's the WORST thread I have seen on here for quite some time.
Very Sad
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[Schepp]

[modok]

Don't sweat it schepp, good answer.
The guy says he's in human relations?
Perhaps our OP isn't familiar with how people in technical fields communicate.

But I would say it's called an "extended float bowl vent".

And while we can only guess how it is attached, perhaps glue? epoxy? acrylic?
my guess is.... you remove it by pulling harder or cutting it off.

[Schepp]

I take back what I said about that Flat4 part. I had to look it up.
https://www.cbperformance.com/product-p/3315.htm?s...UqkjhPhfp9

It’s an expensive piece of garbage. There I said it.
It’s a K&N wrapped with a cheese grater. Good luck filtering out anything but mouse turds.

Shouldve bought this, this and this instead:

https://www.cbperformance.com/product-p/3337.htm?s...Vo7d0Cm__e

https://www.cbperformance.com/product-p/3318.htm

https://www.cbperformance.com/Aluminum-Air-Filter-Top-IDF-DRLA-each-p/3300.htm

[Bulli Klinik]

To clarify, is that Uni filter an actual filter element, or is it a wrap for the outside of a filter? I thought that they only made the outer wraps.
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[Schepp]

I have the 6” tall version.
It’s a thick stainless steel mesh cage. Encased by two different density pre-oiled foam filters. I do believe that you can separate them but I haven’t tried.
For $15 it’s one of the best filters out there for fine dust. I’ve not had a clogged idle jet with this filter, base and top setup.

I chose to link the shorter version because the picture shows the inside mesh.

UNI also does make outer wraps as well. This one however is not a wrap.

[daveblank]

[Bulli Klinik]

Thanks! I'll have to put that on my shopping list.
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[stevemariott]

[jsturtlebuggy]

Early Weber IDF carbs did come with tall Main Jet stacks
40IDF did not come with velocity stacks. 44 and 48 IDF carbs did come with velocity stacks.
This is what I do on my own IDF carbs for an extended float vent. Something I learn from Greg at FAT Performance when they own the business.

It is a piece of 3/8" steel tubing flatten to fit opening in carb top and epoxied in place
Approximately 1-1/2" long cut at angle on top for better flow.
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One learns every day alive...

This shows a very similar piece - that then maybe have been further modified to extend it vertically upwards;

https://www.cbperformance.com/product-p/6393.htm

[stevemariott]

Nice find! That’s a new one to me.

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