When I bought my '70 MGB many years ago I didn't have the Internet
resources (read: this list, et al) we enjoy now. Because I didn't
realize that the problems with the SUs were because of the worn throttle
shafts, I bought a new Weber DGV carb and kit. The car ran like a watch
after I installed it, although it had a bit less power. That B was my
daily driver for over 5 yrs, until I sold it with the Weber still on it.
Funny thing is I bought the electric choke version for ease of
installation. It always worked fine.
My present '69 B has the stock SUs, mainly because I knew more when
it came to refurbing them. Guess I lived and learned. ;^)
Cheers,
CR
Ed Woods wrote:
> All,
>
> The continuing saga of the '77 MGB with the Weber downdraft:
>
> Finally bit the bullet and purchased a new Weber downdraft on Ebay. Fitted
> it today. Running problem instantly cured. I have no idea what I missed when
> I dismantled and cleaned the old carb.
>
> The replacement has a manual choke. Gone is the electric choke. No great
> loss, but has anyone on the list fit a cable to a Weber carb? What was used
> and how was it mounted?
>
> Why anyone would buy a Weber for his street MG is beyond me. Fix the ZS or
> better still, fit twin SU's. Weber's are a PITA. Mounting one on your MG
> just to say "My car has a Weber(s)" is nuts. Simple and Workable beats
> Complex and Wonderful every time IMHO.
>
> Thanks again to all who offered help and advice.
>
> Ed Woods
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