Hi Larry and everyone,
>From what I understand about DCOM vs DCOE the difference is that the DCOM
uses a diaphragm type accelerator pump and it has a vacuum port for vacuum
advance distributors. I think the reason that Pierce Manifolds recommends
using a DCOE is because it's easier to get rebuild kits and parts for them -
not because they are inferior carbs. On Ebay I just payed $450 (including
shipping) for 6 DCOMs which is a great deal - I don't mind having a little
trouble finding kits for them if I save $1000 ;-)
The reason I bought them is for a V12 Jaguar project. Normally IDFs are used
on V12s but there's a little issue of exploding distributors that results
from fuel vapor collecting in the "V" - Not a good thing. I'm planning on
welding up some custom manifolds to place the DCOMs near the stock
Stromberg's position. Should be a fun project!
Regards,
~Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: <LaJoMor@aol.com>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2002 7:14 PM
Subject: Weber DCOM v. DCOE carburetor
> For the general edification of the list...
> I recently e-mailed Pierce Manifolds (http://piercemanifolds.com/) and ask
> what the difference was between Weber DCOM and DCOE carburetors. This is
> their reply verbatim.....Yes there is a DCOM carburetor. It is completely
> different then that DCOE. They use a few of the same parts, but not many.
I
> would strongly recommend getting a DCOE instead of the DCOM.
>
> FWIW....
> Larry M
> CD5182L
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