I screwed up, it is held on by three studs, not four. Dick
"Richard Buckingham, Jr." wrote:
> Listers, I am currently working on a Taraschi Formula Jr. (Fiat 1100
> powered) which has sand cast Weber carbs--32DCOA3. My problem is that
> the carbs are missing their little caps which go over the jets. This is
>
> not the round type found on modern side-draft Webers but rather a sand
> casting about 1 in by 3 in held on by four studs and nuts. It has the
> Weber emblem secured it in the middle. My understanding is that this
> part isn't necessary for the car to run and that in the era, many people
>
> removed this "cap" thinking that they could obtain better performance.
> Weber called the part "lids." My questions:
>
> 1. Does anybody know where I could get these parts?
> 2. Does anybody know where I might be able to get complete carbs of
> this type?
> 3. Does anybody know if Weber is on the web?
> 4. Does anyone know of a Weber dealer that has been in business long
> enough that they might have parts for these carbs?
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Dick Buckingham, Jr.
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