I am running triple 42DCOE webers. The smaller diameter increases air
velocity at lower engine speeds and improves low end torque. I use the car
nearly every day to get to work in city traffic and on the highway. It is
smooth and tractable with only a little spitting from the carbs when cold.
The best thing I did was fit a 123ignition distributor. It replaced the
original lucas that had been rebuilt and recurved for no vacuum advance and
fitted with electronic ignition. I have no problems with the car in any
conditions but can't give an idea on fuel economy ( I don't want to know!)
Cheers
Pieter
BJ7
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From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Warthodson@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 12:22 AM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] webers
I would like to hear from those of you who have installed triple twin choke
side draft Webers (Model 45DCOE) on your big Healey engines. I am
considering
restoring my 3000 as a loose replica of a Sebring racing Healey. I am not
concerned about being historically accurate. The engine would be prepared
for
the street, probably as follows: bored .060" over, under 10:1 compression
for
premium pump gas, BJ8 cam or perhaps slightly more duration. Exhaust
header.
I will be using a BJ8 transmission & overdrive. Also, stick rear Diff.
gears.
I am interested in hearing if you have been able to successfully tune the
Webers for good street driveability (SP?). Also, what are your gas mileage
experiences when cruising along at 60-70 MPH.
Any other thoughts or suggestions on the subject?
Thanks,
Gary Hodson
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