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Re: Weber 45 DCOE

To: Geoff Branch <branch@valinet.com>
Subject: Re: Weber 45 DCOE
From: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 10:13:52 -0700
Cc: Spridgets Mail list <spridgets@autox.team.net>
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Reply-to: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
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Geoff,
Choke: 34; Aux. Venturi: 3.5; Main Jet: 130; E-Tube: F2; Air Corr. Jet: 175;
Idle Jet: 50F9; Pump Jet: 50; Pump Exhaust Valve: 50
WFO Herb

Geoff Branch wrote:

> Hello All:  With the recent spate of conversations on Weber side suckers,
> I'd thought I'd ask if anyone can help with my problem.  Have Weber 45 DCOE
> on 1275 engine in '74 Midget.  It has an awful lack of power, but not a
> misfire, more like the exhaust goes "fluffy", at about 3,000 RPM when you
> really mash on the pedal.  If you gradually add power instead of mashing, it
> is fine.  I went to a 45F9 idle jet from a 50 F9, thinking it was too rich
> because the idle jet screws were all the way in.  With the 45 F9 the idle
> screws are now out about 1 full turn, but it still does the same thing.
> Should I now go even leaner on the idles?  Leaner on the Mains?  Richer on
> the Mains?  It looks like it can very expensive to experiment on Weber when
> you spend $9.00 on two jets just to try them.  Or should I try smaller
> venturis?  They're really expensive!!  Currently running Main 34, Aux 35,
> Main Jets 125F2, Idle Jets 45F9.  Daniel are you out there??  Thanks for any
> help.
>
> Geoff Branch  '74 Midget "Yellow Peril"


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