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1. Weber DGV Installation (score: 1): Author: "Bollinger, Bob D. (BODB)" <BODB@chevron.com>; Date: Tue, 8 May 2001 09:17:42 -0500; I had asked several questions recently about switching from my stock ZS carb to a Weber DGV. Well, I've finished with the project and thought I'd share back with the group some of my experiences sinc; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00136.html (9,334 bytes)
2. Re: Weber DGV venting the crankcase. (score: 1): Author: "Bollinger, Bob D. (BODB)" <BODB@chevron.com>; Date: Tue, 8 May 2001 16:38:18 -0700; I just finished this same modification as Vic and have the same feedback: no drawbacks. The one difference is that the only thing I changed was the replacing the ZS with the Weber DGV so I can attrib; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00166.html (10,950 bytes)
3. Re: Weber DGV venting the crankcase (score: 1): Author: "Bollinger, Bob D. (BODB)" <BODB@chevron.com>; Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 10:13:22 -0500; Tim - From what I had heard prior to installing my DGV, some people who connected the valve cover vent to the air filter (since there is connection already there for it) have the "oil out the dipstic; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00198.html (8,901 bytes)
4. Re: Weber DGV venting the crankcase (score: 1): Author: "Bollinger, Bob D. (BODB)" <BODB@chevron.com>; Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 08:35:58 -0700; If you're going to have the problem with the vent going to the air filter then you'll have the problem with a PCV valve in the vent line going to the air filter. At higher vacuum the PCV valve will; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00200.html (9,037 bytes)
5. Re: anti-backfire valve (score: 1): Author: "Bollinger, Bob D. (BODB)" <BODB@chevron.com>; Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 10:08:07 -0500; My 79 had one of these on it so I'd assume the standard catalogs have them in it as standard equipment. It's also called a gulp valve. When I recently replaced my Zenith Stromberg with a Weber DGV I; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00870.html (8,093 bytes)
6. EGR Valve & Weber Modification (score: 1): Author: "Bollinger, Bob D. (BODB)" <BODB@chevron.com>; Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2001 15:09:50 -0700; Thanks to all who gave me advice the other week about replacing the ZS carb on my '79 with a Weber DGV. Of course right after I purchased one from a fellow lister the thread started up on the list ab; /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00137.html (7,578 bytes)
7. Replace ZS Carb with Weber DGV (score: 1): Author: "Bollinger, Bob D. (BODB)" <BODB@chevron.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2001 09:29:33 -0800; I am planning to replace the ZS carb on my 79 Spitfire with a Weber DGV. I pretty sure I shouldn't go with the water choke as that seems to be one of the faults of the ZS on the 79. The question I ha; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00613.html (8,026 bytes)
8. Mileage & Backfire question and Spark Plug Cable Success (score: 1): Author: "Bollinger, Bob D. (BODB)" <BODB@chevron.com>; Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2000 12:41:28 -0500; I have some questions and actually have some info to share with the list. First the question. I have two problems which may be related. The mileage I get is consistently 17 mpg and it sounds like thi; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00163.html (8,284 bytes)
9. Electrical Tune Up & Electronic Ignition (score: 1): Author: "Bollinger, Bob D. (BODB)" <BODB@chevron.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 08:57:49 -0700; I have a '79 Spit and am slowly doing little things to try to boost performance. I've seen a recent post by a lister who did kind of an electrical tune up. My question is what should I replace/upgrad; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00583.html (8,784 bytes)
10. RE: clutch master (score: 1): Author: "Bollinger, Bob D. (BODB)" <BODB@chevron.com>; Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2000 08:43:08 -0700; I agree that tearing out the tranny cover is no fun. I had to do it twice then on the third time I figured I'd try to get at it from below. After putting the car up on ramps I was able to open the bl; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg01146.html (8,243 bytes)
11. Re. Anti Run-On Valve (score: 1): Author: "Bollinger, Bob D. (BODB)" <BODB@chevron.com>; Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2000 07:05:49 -0800; To test the valve just apply 12v across the two terminals at the top of the valve. I did this by taking two wires and touching them to the battery terminals then to the terminals on the top of the va; /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00455.html (7,254 bytes)
12. Carb Rebuilt - Now Not Starting (score: 1): Author: "Bollinger, Bob D. (BODB)" <BODB@chevron.com>; Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2000 08:52:07 -0600; I recently rebuild my stock ZS carb on my '79 Spitfire since the idle speed was varying and found some sticky parts in the auto choke. Anyway. I have it all back together and went to start the car. I; /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00023.html (8,030 bytes)
13. RE: Looking for a 79 spit part...bypass valve see photo (score: 1): Author: "Bollinger, Bob D. (BODB)" <BODB@chevron.com>; Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 07:59:41 -0800; I don't have internet access at work so I'm just assuming that you are talking about the bypass/deceleration valve on the ZS carb. I just got one of those from Spit Bits for around $10 for my '79 Spi; /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00172.html (7,505 bytes)
14. Re: the vapors (score: 1): Author: "Bollinger, Bob D. (BODB)" <BODB@chevron.com>; Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 08:27:40 -0700; Here's the nerdy answer to your question: Gasoline Blending 101. There is really hardly any propane in gasoline and refiners don't specifically put propane into gasoline (there is a small amount of p; /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00226.html (9,575 bytes)
15. RE: Need to replace slave cylinder (score: 1): Author: "Bollinger, Bob D. (BODB)" <BODB@chevron.com>; Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 13:43:52 -0700; I was having the same problem plus also leaking from the master cylinder. The leaks were caused by the gaskets in both cylinders being old and cracked. I bought the repair kits for the master and sla; /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00678.html (9,301 bytes)
16. Varying Idle Speed (score: 1): Author: "Bollinger, Bob D. (BODB)" <BODB@chevron.com>; Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 06:52:34 -0700; I have a stock 79 Spitfire (ZS carb with water auto-choke). When I start it up it idles about 2200 - 2500 rpm then will drop down to about 900 rpm which I believe is just what it's supposed to do. Af; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00911.html (7,100 bytes)
17. Carb Rebuild Kit (score: 1): Author: "Bollinger, Bob D. (BODB)" <BODB@chevron.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 07:37:45 -0700; Does anyone have any experience installing one of those carb rebuild kits for a stock Zenith Stromberg like they sell in Moss & the other catalogs? I have a '79 and am wondering about the difficulty; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00936.html (7,902 bytes)
18. Weber DGV Carb Questions (score: 1): Author: "Bollinger, Bob D. (BODB)" <BODB@chevron.com>; Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 07:27:12 -0800; I see that Vicky Brit has Weber DGV carbs on sale ($400 instead of $500) and was thinking of replacing the stock ZS on my '79 Spit. Before jumping into this I had few questions that I was hoping some; /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00364.html (7,316 bytes)
19. RE: petrol (score: 1): Author: "Bollinger, Bob D. (BODB)" <BODB@chevron.com>; Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 06:59:17 -0800; Oh good....one I can answer since I work as a chemical engineer in a The grades of gasoline are based on octane only. Octane is merely a measure of the resistance to knocking...it has nothing to do w; /html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00689.html (10,325 bytes)
20. RE: Petrol, continued... (score: 1): Author: "Bollinger, Bob D. (BODB)" <BODB@chevron.com>; Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 09:51:37 -0800; I can't believe I'm getting into a pissing match over gasoline. Fine...here is report from the API (American Petroleum Institute). Sorry I over generalized....for new cars buy the octane your owners; /html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00691.html (17,218 bytes)

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