Virgil:
#1 - The cost of rebuilding Strombergs and keeping them running well thereafter
is not high. Apple Hydraulics, for instance, will do a wonderful job of
completely rebuilding them for under $400, I think. That's a route I would
recommend for you. Pull them and ship them off, and you'll have them back in 2
weeks.
#2 - Yes, but not substantially so unless you've also modified the rest of the
engine.
#3 - Essentially, better volume through the power range and more reliable
mechanics. But Webers come with their own special tuning issues, and it will
require an expert to get them properly adjusted at the start.
#4 - Yes. Webers are aftermarket carbs for a TR6.
#5 - This is correct. Webers are most effective with altered cams and free flow
exhaust.
But they sure look cool.
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Martin Secrest
GT6, TR6
Arlington, VA
VK0216@aol.com wrote:
> Each time I decide to put out a question thru this forum, I am always
> concerned that I'll be asking something dumb due to my overall ignorance on
> what makes a triumph run and the cosmetics of keeping it nice. You never
> know what kind of responses people may write back in this day and age but I
> must say, I have been pleasantly surprised by the quanity and quality of
> feedback I have recieved and thank you all for that. I guess it seems, that
> with the great amount of expertise out there, the knowledgeable are more than
> willing to help those of us struggling with those How much oil goes in those
> carb dashpots type of questions. Anyway, heres my latest delimna.
> I constantly am having trouble with my stromberg carbs on my 75 TR6. Right
> now, it seems that it takes 1/2 hour to warm up and even at that, it will
> stall at a light in a minute if the choke is not out a portion. I have put
> new diaphrams in and am sure that I have the proper amount of dashpot oil,
> but beyond that lack the expertise to really analyze why it stalls out all of
> the time. My local mechanic, whom I respect, tells me I need new carb
> pistons, and is trying to locate a set of them for me but really recommends
> going to dual webers. Not really understanding the complicated tasks of
> getting the strombergs in sync with each other as well as adjusting them
> independently, I have once again am at the mercy of my local mechanic. He
> suggests that I change to dual weber carbs due to their low maintenance when
> compared to the strombergs. I really respect his opinion but he is concerned
> with the mechanical aspects of the car and not authenticity issues. I want
> to keep my TR as authentic as I can and have concerns about maintaining
> authenticity if I switch to webers. Anyway, heres my questions in order:
>
> 1. If the cost of repairing, tweaking the strombergs, is something I'll have
> to consistently do, would there be a benefit to switching to webers now, as
> everyone has told me they are low maintenance, and thats what I need.
> 2. Are weber carbs superior to my dual strombergs in general?
> 3. What are the benefits of triple webers compared to dual webers? Are
> triple webers expressly for those interested in racing or are would they have
> viable benefits for someone that really likes knowing theres power under the
> hood but would rarely use it.?
> 4. By switching to weber carburators over strombergs, is there any form of
> authenticiy issues that I need to be concerned with.
> 5. I have heard from a number of sources that you better make sure your
> engine, ignition, etc is in top running performance before switching to
> webers, what are the main issues with this. If I switched to a new manifold,
> and triple webers, does anything else need to be changed like cams, etc.
> Thanks again....Virgil 75 TR6
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