I'll second that !
I'd go as far as to say $50.00 I will take it and I'll send ya my old 150CD
!
Even better, $51.00 for TWO side draft Webers and I wont send the 150CD !?
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Ginter [mailto:mginter@concentric.net]
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 6:29 PM
To: Spit list
Subject: Re: Weber DGV Problems
Why do you hate it? I'd be happy to trade a Stromberg 150CD for the
DGV.
Mike
Bradley D Richardson wrote:
>
> I've got a weber in my 79 spit that clears the bonnet quite easily also.
> Despite the fact that I hate it.
>
> Brad
>
> On Wed, 23 Aug 2000 10:59:51 -0700 "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
> writes:
> >
> > Interesting. The PO installed the Weber DGV in my '67 Mk3 -- the
> > bonnet has
> > never had any trouble clearing it at all.
> >
> > Best wishes,
> >
> > Jeff in San Diego
> >
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> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Simmons, Reid W <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>
> > To: Spitfires Maillist <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 9:29 AM
> > Subject: RE: Weber DGV Problems
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Vic;
> > >
> > > I had the exact same problem with the Weber I had on my car, which
> > I have
> > > since had to replace with a ZS for emissions purposes and better
> > gas
> > > mileage. The air cleaner would knock against the hood and over
> > time put a
> > > really nasty looking bump in the hood. I tightened down the
> > screws on the
> > > air cleaner until the filter element was visibly distorted. This
> > helped
> > > some but was not a cure. This was one of several reasons I don't
> > recommend
> > > a Weber carb for a Spitfire.
> > >
> > > Reid
> > > '79 Spitfire (original owner)
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Vic Whitmore [mailto:vicwhit@home.com]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 9:07 AM
> > > To: Spitfires Maillist
> > > Subject: Weber DGV Problems
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi everyone. I'm back on the list again after over a year away.
> > I'm
> > looking
> > > for
> > > some help with my newly installed Weber DGV.
> > >
> > > The engine runs like @$%#% but I'm working on that. I suspect a
> > leaking
> > > intake
> > > manifold. The engine won't run with the throttle lever on the idle
> > stop,
> > > even
> > > when all the way in. And it seems to be very lean. I will also
> > check the
> > > idle
> > > circuit.
> > >
> > > I have the jets etc. set up according to Paul Tegler's suggestion.
> > The
> > carb
> > > has
> > > been totally stripped and cleaned.
> > > The engine and exhaust are stock 1500. No air pump.
> > > Everything was working well with the stock carb before the change.
> > >
> > > But that is not my biggest concern right now. When I close the
> > hood
> > > (bonnet),
> > > the top of the air cleaner hits the hood. The air cleaner is stock
> > Weber,
> > > about
> > > 1 7/8 inches high. Either there has to be a shorter filter
> > assembly or the
> > > carb
> > > has to come off.
> > >
> > > What is your experiences with this installation?
> > >
> > > Vic Whitmore
> > > 76 Spitfire
> > > Thornhill, Ontario
> > >
> >
>
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