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From: <ambradley@frontiernet.net>
To: "Paul Reed" <datsunspl@hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 8:27 AM
Subject: Re: Single Weber on 1600?
> From what I've been told, you don't want to do this due to the
> difference in runner lengths to the outer and inner intake ports. I'm
> assuming you mean a single DCOE; if you mean a DGV or other, I don't
> know if it's as sensitive an issue.
I might just be going to too much trouble, and may be risking some sort of
heresy, but I thought I might try to use a single downdraft 32/36 DGEV. I
am assuming a common plenum would have equal vacuum, so the effect of
different intake lengths would be relatively insignificant.
20 years ago, I replaced a damaged set of SUs with a single Weber on a 1970
2000 roadster. Right away I noticed snappier response and less maintenance.
Later I sold the car (big regrets) to someone from Eastern Washington.
Recently, I came across a 1968 1600 that really needed a home. In the
process of tearing off the head to replace a leaky head gasket, I was
reminded of the earlier success with the single carb. I don't remember who
made the adaptor for the 2000, but thought I might look to see if anyone
made one for the 1600. So far, no luck.
What I have found perusing the internet, is that the R series 1600 used in
the Homer truck and the Datsun forklift had single carb manifolds - although
they may be smaller ID, and may not necessarily clear the steering column.
If such a manifold did work, I could probably build an adaptor plate for the
carb.
Thanks,
Paul
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