Steve,
The problem with the return line is that it goes from the reg - on the firewall - and not the carb.
Venting the engine compartment does sound attractive particularly if I can find a stealth way to do it. I need to look at the engine compartment and try to see if there's a way to do that!
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Mike,
I have a wee small filter - well, it's kind of a screen - that I can try. I'll definitely put that on the list of things to try.
mreid,
Here are a few shots of the engine compartment, at least the first two in the thread.
http://www.firstcoastcobraclub.com/v....php?f=2&t=677
The fuel line goes straight from the passenger side of the carb to the firewall. It takes a gentle turn toward the passenger side of the car where it is attached to the regulator.
From the reg it goes downward and outside the frame rails toward the rear of the car. I doesn't come near the header; probably a foot away.
The closest it gets to the engine at all is the rear of the passenger side head, which I just insulated today.
I'll try for more photos tomorrow after the Daytona Flea Market
Tom