I have a 71 Midget with the DGV. It falters when you hit the gas. I found
that increasing the gas pressure helps, but did not eliminate the problem.
How do you what size jets are needed and where can I buy them?
-----Original Message-----
From: REwald9535@aol.com <REwald9535@aol.com>
To: ghutmacher@stanleyworks.com <ghutmacher@stanleyworks.com>;
mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, February 09, 1999 10:05 PM
Subject: Re: SU vs. Weber DGV carb
>In a message dated 2/9/99 9:39:35 AM Pacific Standard Time,
>ghutmacher@stanleyworks.com writes:
>
>> I may opt to replace with a quieter system), it has no performance mods.
I
>> am considering the option of converting to a Weber DGV downdraft
conversion
>> and am hoping someone on the list can tell me how it compares to the
SU's.
>
>Back when I was in the parts business, I sold Webers.
>I have installed, set up, and fixed DGV's on about everything you can name,
>including LBC's.
>First off a new Weber won't fix a bad motor, poor compression, plugged
>exhaust, etc. Your engine must be in sound condition before doing any carb
>work or you are just spinning your wheels.
>As Michael pointed out float level is critical, if you buy a DGV set the
float
>before you install it, I guarentee that it will come wrong from the
factory.
>As far as a bog off idle that should not be a problem if the correct jets
are
>installed. Depending on who you bought the carb from it may not come with
the
>correct jets for your application, and may require a jet change to make run
>properly. The only exception to this rule is aircooled VW motors, whose
>massively long runners cause a bog you can't believe. <G>
>As far as SU's go they are very reliable if they are in good condition, and
>set up properly. SU's do require more maintenance than a Weber (oil in
>dashpots, pulling off the top and cleaning every so often)
>I would lean toward having your SU's rebuilt and set up right, if for no
other
>reason than they look way cool. (WOW, mister two carbs!)
>
>As far as Mr. Burgess claim about SU's being superior to electronic fuel
>injection. I can only say, that as someone who works with electronic
>automotive control systems on a daily basis, not on this planet.
>$.02
>Rick Ewald
>67 MGB roadster
>
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