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Subject: Weber 38 DGES
From: "Howard Battan" <battanhr@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2005 17:02:38 -0700
Folks, I recently bought a '79 MGA that a PO's mechanic had modified for
him. He replaced the distributor with what my mechanic (one that knows MGs)
says is a 45d4 model. In addition, the Zenith/Stromberg has been replaced
with a Weber model 38 DGES downdraft carb. The car had been partially
de-smogged, and I finished the job by removing the air pump, air injection
manifold, and gulp valve. 

I have a question about the Weber carb. Is the 38 DGES a good fit for this
engine? Would a 32/36 DGV be better? I also may have the opportunity to put
on some SUs to replace the Weber. Is this a better option (I know how to
maintain and adjust SUs).

The engine runs pretty well, but is not overly powerful, and it often
stutters on medium-hard acceleration from low throttle positions.

Any and all experience and advice on this issue is welcomed!

Thanks

Howard Battan
'57 MGA
'79 MGB




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