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.

[anderssj]

You may find this chart helpful too:



As you can see, I over-estimated power and Venturi size. With 32mm vents the car bogged off-idle (WOT was good though). Switching to 30mm vents got rid of the off-idle bog, while providing very good performance across the rpm range.

For context, the engine is 2.0 with an Elgin cam (7008-4/2L, 280* duration) and Mahle Euro piston and cylinder set. Carbs are set up with 30mm main venturis, 55 idle jets, 135 main jets, 180 air correction jets, and 9164.2 emulsion tubes. Car runs great here at sea-level.

When I was stationed in Colorado Springs, I think I kept the 30mm vents, but dropped at least one size on the idle and main jets. I'll see if I have any notes.

Hope this helps!