Derek,
I have run triple webers for about four years as a daily driver.
Once set up they have given me no trouble at all. I am using a 123
ignition distributor and the car starts and runs smoothly even after
sitting for some weeks.
cheers
Pieter
On 19/08/2009, at 11:20 AM, Derek Job wrote:
> Hello again gentlemen.
>
> I have been off the list for over two years since I sold my Healey
> when I
> moved to Malta. I now realise I can't live without one and I'm in the
> process of buying another.
>
> I'm currently interested in a well restored and uprated 100-Six
> that has a
> 3000 engine which has had several interesting performance
> enhancements to
> make it into a 'fast road' or 'track day car'. I should mention that
> whereas
> my old car was a 'stock' concours style restoration this time Im
> looking for
> something different and in particlar I'm interested in the rally
> look so
> this car could fit the bill.
>
> However the car comes with triple 45DCOE Weber carbs and to be
> honest Im a
> bit apprhensive about these so id appreciate some honest opinions
> from the
> experts out there. I dont intend to race the car, but I will
> probably do
> some long rallies and even perhaps some hill climbs so I intend the
> car to
> be more than just a sunday driver.
>
> Some questions.
>
> 1. Once set up correctly do they need regular adjustment or are they
> relatively stable. I will need an expert to set them up and
> therefore don't
> want to be having to pay somebody every two minutes.
>
> 2. Is it true that most of the power only comes in at the top end,
> ie not
> really useful if not racing, or does that depend on how they are set
> up to
> begin with. I understand that there are multiple variables in how
> they can
> be set up.
>
> 3. I imagine that fuel consumption could increase significantly. Any
> thoughts? The engine is currently rated in excess of 200bhp.
>
> 4 Would it be better all round to switch to triple 2" SUs. To be
> honest I
> doubt I will ever be able to set up triple Webers myself!
>
> Any thoughts much appreciated.
>
> BTW I did keep my 100 Six website online and will continue to update
> it in
> the future.
>
> www,healeysix.net
>
> regards
>
> Derek Job (ex-owner and sad!)
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