Help me set up these Webers, Basic Weber questions Options

[MikeK]

Hi friends. I'm currently installing some Weber clones on my 70 and have run into some issues. I'm using a CB linkage and filter bases. I tried installing the carbs with the linkage to the rear of the car, but the drop links hit the torsion springs used on the trunk. I flipped the bases so the crossbar is towards the front of the car, but the linkage needs to rotate counter-clockwise (see photo) in order to operate the carbs. I guess I could run the throttle arm on the top of the linkage and pull it that way, but I would prefer the arm to be in the down position. I was thinking maybe a custom cable which would be longer and come in from the back or perhaps some kind of lever to reverse the rotation?

I don't know, but I'm sure this has been dealt with in the past. Just looking for an elegant solution. As a side note, tall air cleaners most definitely don't fit the passengers side.
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Thanks in advance.

[technicalninja]

Unless you've changed them the carbs come with too large a primary venturi.

Even a 2.0l benefits from 28s over 32s.

If you're smaller, it's even more important.

Pierce manifolds is a good source for parts and linkage.

If you're running 40s, they have venturis as small as 27.

https://www.piercemanifolds.com/

I'd start with venturis 28, mains 130-135, air correction 190-200, Emulsion tubes F11
and pilots 50-55.

You have the tall manifolds and there are others that are shorter.

The air filters might fit on a short version...