John:
Just a quick comment. Check the throttle linkage for operation. If
the Weber 32/36 sits for some time the secondary throttle shaft can seize in
the body from gum deposits. When this happens the primary can only open
partially. Try operating the linkage by hand, if you can not get the
secondary shaft to turn, you have found the problem. It is a 30 minute job
to pull the carb, pop out the butterfly and drive the shaft out. A little
cleaner on a rag, shaft back in and you are away.
The tight clearance on the shafts can also cause problems in very
cold areas, as the carb body contracts.
Kelvin.
Whose 32/36 used to freeze up at freeway speeds at 30 below. This was
easily fixed by covering the carb and manifold with a cardboard box.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Cunnane [mailto:jcunnane@home.com]
> Sent: Monday, April 12, 1999 8:39 PM
> To: MGS Listserv
> Subject: Weber Carb Help in Philly Area
>
>
> I inherited am MGB from my Uncle several months ago and am
> trying to get
> it road worthy for some fair weather fun. The car has a
> Weber DGV 32/36
> and is in desperate need of attention. I thought I cleaned it
> sufficiently but the car would not exceed more than 30-35 MPH.
>
> I did the ignition stuff and then finally took the carb off my F2000
> Formula Ford (also a Weber but configured for racing) put it on the MG
> and car ran 100% better. Which happily proved it was the carb and not
> something deeper and more serious.
>
> So finally to my question, does anyone on this most informative list
> know of a shop of some type in the Philadelphia area that could
> thoroughly clean (i.e.. dip), repair or re-build a Weber of
> this type.
> I know of several specialists/engine builders around the country who
> could do it but I would like to find someone local to do the work.
>
> This is a great list and I feel lucky to have found such a
> great source
> of information.
>
> TIA,
> J.J. Cunnane
> Glenside, PA
> '72 B project car
> '95 Van Diemen F2000
> '89 Chev pickup
>
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