[Mgs] Weber downdraft again

[Charles & Peggy Robinson]

  When I bought my '70 MGB many years ago I didn't have the Internet 
resources (read: this list, et al) we enjoy now.  Because I didn't 
realize that the problems with the SUs were because of the worn throttle 
shafts, I bought a new Weber DGV carb and kit.  The car ran like a watch 
after I installed it, although it had a bit less power.  That B was my 
daily driver for over 5 yrs, until I sold it with the Weber still on it. 
  Funny thing is I bought the electric choke version for ease of 
installation.  It always worked fine.

   My present '69 B has the stock SUs, mainly because I knew more when 
it came to refurbing them.  Guess I lived and learned.  ;^)

   Cheers,

    CR




Ed Woods wrote:
> All,
> 
> The continuing saga of the '77 MGB with the Weber downdraft:
> 
> Finally bit the bullet and purchased a new Weber downdraft on Ebay. Fitted 
> it today. Running problem instantly cured. I have no idea what I missed when 
> I dismantled and cleaned the old carb.
> 
> The replacement has a manual choke. Gone is the electric choke. No great 
> loss, but has anyone on the list fit a cable to a Weber carb? What was used 
> and how was it mounted?
> 
> Why anyone would buy a Weber for his street MG is beyond me. Fix the ZS or 
> better still, fit twin SU's. Weber's are a PITA. Mounting one on your MG 
> just to say "My car has a Weber(s)" is nuts. Simple and Workable beats 
> Complex and Wonderful every time IMHO.
> 
> Thanks again to all who offered help and advice.
> 
> Ed Woods 
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