[Fot] Dellorto 40 DLHA carbs

[Bill Babcock]

Same situation as the Mikuni/Solex weber lookalikes. Functionally  
identical but the brass bits work differently.
On Oct 20, 2009, at 7:44 PM, Joe Guinan wrote:

> Bob,
>
> I run Dellorto 40's on my "warm" street Spitfire.  I run 28m chokes,  
> which
> provide good low end punch but limit high end breathing.  30mm would  
> let me
> over-rev that 1500 engine that does not like high revs.  I'm no carb  
> guru -
> but found them pretty easy to adjust for tuning.  I have a good  
> selection of
> jets and tubes, and a large collection of written material about  
> tuning.
> So, if you decide to go with the Dells, let me know and I'll send  
> copies of
> all the document files.  I'd also send my collection of brass so you  
> can
> test different main jets, idle jets and accelerator pump jets and  
> their
> assorted emulsion tubes.  You could then replace what you use or  
> destroy.
> I've found there are some things to watch out for on the Dells - if  
> you're
> interested we can take it off the FOT list to avoid boring everyone  
> else.
>
> I used to buy the parts from Matt at Eurocarb, LTD. I see his  
> company is now
> called Dellorto Carburatori UK.  Nice web site at
> http://www.dellorto.co.uk/.
>
> As Mark said, the Dells are almost the same as Weber DCOE carbs, but  
> use
> completely different jets and emulsion tubes.  The Webers are a LOT  
> easier
> to get parts for, and there are more people that know how to tune/ 
> adjust the
> Webers.  People that like Dells will tell you they are better/more
> adjustable.  I don't have experience with the Webers that would  
> allow me to
> judge.  I'd probably go with Webers if I was to start all over again  
> - just
> so much easier to get parts and advice.
>
> Joe Guinan
> Fremont, NE
> -------------------------------Original
> Message---------------------------------
> Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:36:46 -0400
> From: Bob <rdavis4 at cfl.rr.com>
> Subject: [Fot] Dellorto 40 DLHA carbs
> To: Friends of Triumph <fot at autox.team.net>
>
> All,
> Looking for opinions on Dellorto 40 carbs. Properly set up are they  
> big
> enough for a mild race motor? Any parts sources here in the states?  
> I know
> of a set with manifold for sale.
> Bob
> 57 TR3 in process
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