Elicaim,
I have a carb temp gauge on my Marvel Schebler. I
personally think it is a waste of panel space and
useful load. It works well and it is interesting to
see how much the OAT drops as it is going through the
venturi. But it only tells half the story as carb ice
is concerned. The moisture content of the air has to
be just right.
If the OAT is 70F or below, carb ice is possible with
the right conditions. I just keep a watchful eye on
the RPMs and pull carb heat when I think I observe a
drop. If the engine sputters for a second or two and
then smooths out, I know I had carb ice. It works
every time.
Good luck,
Dan
--- heavensounds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Does anybody in the group use a carb temperature
> gage or an Iceman?
>
> I have been looking at the market, but it seems most
> carb temperature meters are only applicable to the
> Marvel Schebler carb and not to the Stromberg. That
> means the carb temperature systems I have found so
> far have an STC for the Marvel Schebler and the
> probe fits an existing threaded hole in the Marvel
> Schebler, but have no STC for the Stromberg and no
> way to install the probe except by drilling and
> tapping a threaded hole in the Stromberg (scary!).
>
> Any guidance on a carb temperature meter / probe
> approved for the Stromberg?
>
> Thanks
> Eliacim
>
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