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schreiber |
Jul 29 2009, 12:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 137 Joined: 26-June 07 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 7,843 Region Association: South East States |
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jmill |
Jul 29 2009, 01:02 PM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
You'll need 4 intake gaskets and 2 spacers to mount the manifolds to the heads. Then you'll need a fuel filter, a tee and enough fuel line to reach both carbs from the tee. You should also make sure your vent and jet sizes are correct. Are the carbs new or used?
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schreiber |
Jul 29 2009, 01:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 137 Joined: 26-June 07 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 7,843 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks for the info. Are the gaskets, spacers, tee, etc things I can get from my local NAPA or Advanced Auto, or are they more specialized (Auto Atlanta, Pelican Parts, etc)? The carbs are used.
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jmill |
Jul 29 2009, 01:25 PM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Get the good stuff at AA or PP. You'll also need gaskets from the manifold to the carb if you don't already have them. Also depending on your linkage set-up you may need 2 sets of filter base gaskets.
You can get the fuel line, tee and filter at you local auto parts store. Just stay away from the cheesy plastic stuff. |
tat2dphreak |
Jul 29 2009, 03:10 PM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
also don't forget aircooled.net and cbperformance, they usually are cheaper for the same parts. beetle crowd vs. "porsche crowd" I guess
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yeahmag |
Jul 29 2009, 03:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,435 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California |
Plug all those holes in the tin and surrounds while you are in there...
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schreiber |
Jul 30 2009, 09:04 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 137 Joined: 26-June 07 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 7,843 Region Association: South East States |
Plug all those holes in the tin and surrounds while you are in there... how does one go about plugging the holes in the tin? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) |
Mark Henry |
Jul 30 2009, 12:12 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
You can get new spark plug seals.
The low-budget ghetto fix for those holes is a tube of RTV, some beer cans and a pair of tin snips. Looks like crap but it's better than holes. The more expensive way is to do it proper. See the end of the " Murphy's law" thread for my opinion on the "appropriate linkage". |
yeahmag |
Jul 30 2009, 12:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,435 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California |
The hardware store and creativity are both your friends.
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schreiber |
Jul 31 2009, 09:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 137 Joined: 26-June 07 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 7,843 Region Association: South East States |
I feel good - I was able to pick up fuel line, tee and filter locally. I'd really like to get my hands on the gaskets and risers and work on this tomorrow... If I tried looking for this stuff local, how would I best find these parts (ie, what vehicle were the Weber 40's found on originally?)
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tat2dphreak |
Jul 31 2009, 09:47 PM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I feel good - I was able to pick up fuel line, tee and filter locally. I'd really like to get my hands on the gaskets and risers and work on this tomorrow... If I tried looking for this stuff local, how would I best find these parts (ie, what vehicle were the Weber 40's found on originally?) find a bug shop. I don't think any car came stock with weber 40s. but I could be wrong... even if they did, a local FLAPs won't have the parts. if you are just needing gaskets you can buy gasket material, and cut them out... aircooled.net is where I get any carb parts. |
jmill |
Jul 31 2009, 10:11 PM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
1600 Fiat and Lamborgini came with 40 IDFs. I doubt you'll find them anywhere local except at a VW speed shop. The spacers you'll most likely have to order. Check Napa for the gaskets. They may have a source. I've had them say come back in 2 hrs and the parts will be here.
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rhodyguy |
Aug 1 2009, 08:30 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
fyi. the "spacers" refered to are the phenolic intake gaskets for type 4s that still have fuel injection. there are 2 versions. 3 stud hole and 4 stud hole. make sure of your application. they are available from the usual suspects. Pelican, GPR, etc.
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Dave_Darling |
Aug 1 2009, 01:27 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,048 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
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Mark Henry |
Aug 1 2009, 06:40 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Some bug shops in your area with reviews....google is your friend.
http://www.roadhaus.com/shops_all.php |
fitzm1 |
Aug 1 2009, 07:30 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 74 Joined: 21-April 08 From: Ballston lake,ny Member No.: 8,947 Region Association: None |
Plug all those holes in the tin and surrounds while you are in there... how does one go about plugging the holes in the tin? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) If you want to do a neat job, seek out our British friends at Moss Motors. Measure the hole dia. and use the blanking plugs to cover empty holes. The grommets have a hole in the middle for wires. These are for a Triumph TR3 firewall. They look great. Lots of holes in these old British cars. From address below, fill in 'grommet' as part discription and tab where it says 'All British Cars' to Triumph TR2-4A. Then hit 'Go' http://www.mossmotors.com/shop/searchresul...webcatalogID=11 |
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