Hi Jesse, et al.,
On the Weber DGV carb, the mixture is set with jets,
tubes, etc. for any condition other than idle. Perhaps a
jet has come loose but probably not. More likely is the
possibility of contaminants, or perhaps wear, that has
caused your float bowl valve to leak. This will over fill
the float bowl and make the car run rich throughout the
range! A repair kit is available from Pierce Manifold for
only a few bucks. They're on the web -- including pictures
of various Weber carbs in exploded view. Pierce is
the BEST source for Weber parts I have ever found!
(No affiliation...)
Best,
Rick
'79 MGB with Weber DGEV
'70 MGB-GT Soon to have Weber DGEV
Jesse Robinson wrote:
> >Jesse-
> >Here are a few suggestions:
> >-How's the car run? Any smoke? Could be running too rich. This will also
> >tank the mpg.
> >-How about the filler hose in the trunk?
> >-I'm not familiar with the weber (I have the Stromberg) but my carb had a
> >leak at the bottom. Also the Z-S has an float chamber overflow, if intake
> >is clogged or fuel pressure is too high fuel will drain out.
> >
> >Good luck,
> >-Steve
> >
> Yes, I have a lot of smoke esp. when I gun it in second gear. I rebuilt the
> carb about a year or two ago. I don't think it is leaking. I'll check the
> richness.
>
> Thanks,
> Jesse
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