What is this weird looking part on my distributor called a flame arrestor? What is it's purpose?
mercurymang Master Chief Petty Officer Joined Jul 14, 2012 Messages 853 Nov 13, 2012 #1 What is this weird looking part on my distributor called a flame arrestor? What is it's purpose?
JB Honorary Moderator Emeritus Joined Mar 25, 2001 Messages 45,907 Nov 13, 2012 #2 Re: Flame Arrestor What engine are you talking about, MMG?
mercurymang Master Chief Petty Officer Joined Jul 14, 2012 Messages 853 Nov 13, 2012 #3 Re: Flame Arrestor '75 Mercury 650 (3 cylinder)
Chinewalker Fleet Admiral Joined Aug 19, 2001 Messages 8,902 Nov 13, 2012 #4 Re: Flame Arrestor If you're talking about the little nub with the screen in it, that's to prevent a spark from within the magneto from igniting fuel vapor within the cowling...
Re: Flame Arrestor If you're talking about the little nub with the screen in it, that's to prevent a spark from within the magneto from igniting fuel vapor within the cowling...
mercurymang Master Chief Petty Officer Joined Jul 14, 2012 Messages 853 Nov 13, 2012 #5 Re: Flame Arrestor That's the one. Thanks for clearing that up.
