Since we are on the subject, what is the consensus of the list about the proper
setup of twin DCOE 40's used on a modified 1296 engine?
Joe (C)
Carsten Conrads wrote:
>
> The best are 45 DCOE, but 40 DCOE runs it also.
>
> With the 40 Weber take follow parts for a good driving mark:
>
> emulsion tube F2 (if not available take a F16)
> choke 32 (for more power in the top range take 34)
> air correct jet 180
> main jet 130 - 140
> pump jet 40
> idle jet 50F8
>
> With the "D" cam this made approx. really 120 - 125 hp.
>
> If you take a 45 Weber add. approx. 8 hp, with the same engine
> modifications.
>
> But you need a higher compression fuel pump!
>
> see also: http://home.t-online.de/home/carco/home.htm
>
> Carsten Conrads
>
> baxter culver wrote:
> >
> > What choke size did Moss supply. You probably want a 36, or 38 choke.
> > Smaller gives you better grunt off the line--limits upper rpm. Bigger the
> > reverse. The choke determines the velocity of the air column. I would then
> > try a fatter main jet. somewhere in the 150-160 range with an air corrector
> > at 180-190 range. Your idle jet is probably ok. At 3500 rpm you are out
> > of the idle circuit. The emulsion tube likewise although I always had good
> > luck with a F15. If you can find one, Haynes had a Weber manual (Haynes
> > #393) which is excellant. Has a good tuning section for the DCOE's.
> > Finally, there are sufficient variables in the jetting, emulsions, choke and
> > air correction to drive you nuts. However, if you get really good at it
> > (and invest a small fortune in spares) you can keep the engine at maximum hp
> > by altering the jetting to compensate for air density and temp/humidity.
> > That's what the racers did before black boxes and electronic fuel/ignition
> > stuff appeared. There was always one of the crew who could delve into the
> > mysteries of Weber and make them sing. Good luck.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Matthew Wilder <mwilder@top.monad.net>
> > To: <fot@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2000 6:02 PM
> > Subject: Need Weber tuning suggestions
> >
> > > Hello,
> > > I ditched my SU's in favor of a set of 40 DCOE's from Moss. I got them
> > > Friday took them out of the box and put them on the car and ran it today
> > > in an auto-x. They seemed to work great up to about 3500 rpm then it
> > > just ran out of go and wouldn't make it over 5000 rpm. I'm running
> > > about 11.5 compresion with some head mods and a "D" cam. The settings
> > > Moss suplied are:
> > > Air corrector jet 180
> > > Emulsion tube F 11
> > > Main Jet 130
> > > Idling Jet 45 F9
> > > Pump Jet 40
> > > I also didn't do anything with the float level yet.
> > >
> > > Any suggestions on what setting to use to wake this thing up?
> > >
> > > Matt W.
> > > '67 TR4a E-prepared Solo 2/auto-x
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