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UMU
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 Posted - 15 Jan 2013 : 10:27:02
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It seems like ive had this set of weber 40s for ages now, so its time to get them on - Thanks for the nudge Jason.
Im missing some bits though and although i could buy new, id like to avoid this if poss to save a bit of cash.
Im after
4 - 32mm chokes
4 - Trumpets (must be shiney)
Either the origional air box assembly or aftermarket filters.
Also i have a distinct lack of cables, linking bars, etc.
If anyone has any of the above, please let me know
The pics show what i have -
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JPSH120
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Jan 2013 : 10:55:07
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Good man, you know it makes sense!
Set of trumpets here;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Weber-40-DCOE-Ram-Pipes-Trumpets-/140905423695?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20ce9e234f
Cables you should be able to get hold of easily enough, although choke cables are for show only as the choke is a waste of time in my experience. You need a connecting rod between the carbs and cable mount (black bracket thingy) which again should be easy to find.
Your hardest job will be finding the fibreglass air box & saucepan airfilter housing. I may have a spare air box but the filter housings are like rocking horse poo (I will double check but don't think I have one spare). You might have to settle for after market filters until you can find what you need.
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andyb
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Jan 2013 : 11:21:48
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just fitted webers to my fastback
managed to get the whole lot inc airbox but no filter housing
strangely enough i inadvertently threw out a filter housing that came with the car as i didn't recognise it as a rapier item doh !
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JPSH120
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Jan 2013 : 11:28:25
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Originally posted by andyb
strangely enough i inadvertently threw out a filter housing that came with the car as i didn't recognise it as a rapier item doh !
Oooo you naughty boy! I hope you feel suitably ashamed!!
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UMU
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Jan 2013 : 11:52:12
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Thanks.
Im happy to fit aftermarket filter things, i like the look of them so dont worry too much. But of course if an air box etc come up ill be interested
Andy, how does your car run now?
Any issues?
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UMU
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Jan 2013 : 11:53:36
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Jason, thanks for the link.
I have a set of those, but dont know how they fit on??? So figuered theyre the wrong ones, no im not sure
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JPSH120
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UMU
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Jan 2013 : 11:57:12
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UMU
United Kingdom
343 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jan 2013 : 11:58:27
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YES please, id like to be there if u have room for me
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andyb
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Jan 2013 : 12:22:51
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It needs setting up as spits and farts when cold but smooths off when engine warmed up
it will also require a cable sorting out, the guy that rolling road tunes our cars will probably want to put a new cable/linkage on it but thats not a problem
need to get a few other jobs sorted than it can go
i just wonder if it will be ok ref the difference in port sizes
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JPSH120
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Jan 2013 : 13:22:30
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Originally posted by UMU
YES please, id like to be there if u have room for me
OK well it will depend on my car being available and other people being able to commit, I'll confirm ASAP.
Those ram pipes you have look cream crackered to me. The lip that runs around the centre is what you use to attach them. The little lugs normally secure them to the air box backing plate so not sure how it works if you don't have the backing plate.
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UMU
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Jan 2013 : 13:47:22
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Thats fine Jason, just let me know when you do.
It looks like the ram pipes fit in the intake side of the webers, but only if i remove the venturis.
So I guess the trumpets i need are the external bolt on ones.
Andy, if you could put a few pics on of your set up for me too follow, id really appreciate it
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JPSH120
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1922
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 Jan 2013 : 08:42:24
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And - if you fit K&N filters or similar you will probably need to use bigger main jets.
Long ago Holbay used to do a kit with filters and jets.
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1922
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 Jan 2013 : 08:50:35
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Oh yeh - and if you are replacing the chokes. You need the correct type with the extended auxiliary venturis - it won't run properly without them.
Unfortunately I can't find my Weber tuning book at the moment to explain why - it was something to do with pulsing of the airflow.
If you can get yourself a copy of Weber Carburettors, Part 2: Tuning & Maintenance by John Passini - very informative and quite funny. It even mentions the H120 a few times.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Weber-Carburettors-Tuning-Maintenance-v/dp/0851130607/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358326664&sr=8-1-fkmr1
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UMU
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 Jan 2013 : 10:47:35
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Derek, thanks for the link and the advise. The guy I got the carbs from has his on a 17.25 engine in a small alpine. I'll give him a shout and see what he says, hopefully he will give some pics too
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Weber conversion
