Flame arrestor knurled retaining screw - late model

[Don Moyer]

Flame arrestor knurled retaining screw - late model (http://www.moyermarine.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?preadd=action&key=FCAR_13.1_509)

This retaining screw makes it possible to remove and replace a late model flame arrestor without the use of a screwdriver for engine installations where access is a problem.

Thanks to Baltimore Sailor for the idea.

Don

http://www.moyermarine.com/images/fuel26.jpg

[HOTFLASH]

The neat thumb screw for the flame arrester prompted me to wonder something.

When fogging, do you just remove the flame arrester screen to spray the fogging oil, or do you remove the whole housing to spray right into the carburetor. In the second case the thumb screw would come in handy. I have always just removed the screen.

Mary

[tenders]

I remove the whole flame arrestor because I squirt the aerosolized fogging oil as far into the throat of the carb as I can. There's no point in letting it pool in the pipe.

(Yes, I bought the thumbscrew on Friday. One less tool to carry (ie, drop) while diving into the lazarette every fall.)