spitfires
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: Weber DGV Problems

To: Spit list <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Weber DGV Problems
From: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 17:28:49 -0600
Why do you hate it?  I'd be happy to trade a Stromberg 150CD for the
DGV.  

Mike

Bradley D Richardson wrote:
> 
> I've got a weber in my 79 spit that clears the bonnet quite easily also.
>  Despite the fact that I hate it.
> 
> Brad
> 
> On Wed, 23 Aug 2000 10:59:51 -0700 "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
> writes:
> >
> > Interesting.  The PO installed the Weber DGV in my '67 Mk3 -- the
> > bonnet has
> > never had any trouble clearing it at all.
> >
> > Best wishes,
> >
> > Jeff in San Diego
> >
> > '67 RHD Spitfire Mk3 aka "Mrs. Jones"
> > Jeff's Classic '67 Spitfire Mk3 site & Vintage Spitfire Webring
> > http://www.ohms.com/spitfire/spitfire.shtml
> > home of the NEW Totally Triumph Auction
> > "By Triumph enthusiasts, for Triumph enthusiasts"
> > http://www.ohms.com/cgi-bin/TRauction.cgi
> > and... The Triumph Autos/Parts Wanted Listings
> > http://www.ohms.com/cgi-bin/TRwanted.cgi
> > The Vintage Spitfire Forum -- moderated and friendly
> > http://www.ohms.com/cgi-bin/spitforum.cgi
> > ...plus a few other surprises!
> >
> > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Simmons, Reid W <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>
> > To: Spitfires Maillist <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 9:29 AM
> > Subject: RE: Weber DGV Problems
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Vic;
> > >
> > > I had the exact same problem with the Weber I had on my car, which
> > I have
> > > since had to replace with a ZS for emissions purposes and better
> > gas
> > > mileage.  The air cleaner would knock against the hood and over
> > time put a
> > > really nasty looking bump in the hood.  I tightened down the
> > screws on the
> > > air cleaner until the filter element was visibly distorted.  This
> > helped
> > > some but was not a cure.  This was one of several reasons I don't
> > recommend
> > > a Weber carb for a Spitfire.
> > >
> > > Reid
> > > '79 Spitfire (original owner)
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Vic Whitmore [mailto:vicwhit@home.com]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 9:07 AM
> > > To: Spitfires Maillist
> > > Subject: Weber DGV Problems
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi everyone. I'm back on the list again after over a year away.
> > I'm
> > looking
> > > for
> > > some help with my newly installed Weber DGV.
> > >
> > > The engine runs like @$%#% but I'm working on that. I suspect a
> > leaking
> > > intake
> > > manifold. The engine won't run with the throttle lever on the idle
> > stop,
> > > even
> > > when all the way in. And it seems to be very lean. I will also
> > check the
> > > idle
> > > circuit.
> > >
> > > I have the jets etc. set up according to Paul Tegler's suggestion.
> > The
> > carb
> > > has
> > > been totally stripped and cleaned.
> > > The engine and exhaust are stock 1500. No air pump.
> > > Everything was working well with the stock carb before the change.
> > >
> > > But that is not my biggest concern right now. When I close the
> > hood
> > > (bonnet),
> > > the top of the air cleaner hits the hood. The air cleaner is stock
> > Weber,
> > > about
> > > 1 7/8 inches high. Either there has to be a shorter filter
> > assembly or the
> > > carb
> > > has to come off.
> > >
> > > What is your experiences with this installation?
> > >
> > > Vic Whitmore
> > > 76 Spitfire
> > > Thornhill, Ontario
> > >
> >
> 
> ________________________________________________________________
> http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>