Partick, the DGAV carb is one of the easiest carbs to rebuild. I have been
rebuilding carbs for years. The most important thing to remember is: keep
all jets from the primary section separate and the same for the secondary.
Secondary jets are larger than the primaries. Also make sure you clean all
passage ways and blow out with compressed air. The idle circuit bores on
these carbs are very small and clog very easily. This carb is a dead ringer
for the Holley two barrel carbs found on many Dodge Chargers using the 2.2
engines. Common complaint on these Holley carbs was the idle circuit. The
same problem I have encountered with the DGAV carbs. I hope I have been of
some help to you.
PS. I met you several months ago when you delivered a 1500 engine to my
garage in Orlando, Florida. The engine was for my son Rick. You were going
to Disney World and was kind enough to drop the engine off--saving us
shipping. I hope you have success with your carb rebuilding job. Keep in
touch
Bill G
-----Original Message-----
From: Bowen, Patrick A. RP2 <jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil>
To: Spitfires@autox.team.net <Spitfires@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, January 27, 1999 1:55 PM
Subject: Weber Carb Rebuild
>I have a Weber DGAV Carb, I have noticed in the past the typical carmel
>covered browning caused by leaking gas, yesterday I noticed a considerable
>amount more on the back inner side, which was very new. The car was up on
>jacks for almost two weeks and I don't know if this contributes. Does it
>sound like I need to rebuild this. If so how hard is it to rebuild a Weber
>DGAV Carb. What does it require? Is this beyond my capabilities (I
>consider myself fairly capable).
>
>I also have troubles getting it idle correctly when cold, Any ideas?
>
>Thanks very much in advance!
>
>Patrick Bowen
>'79 Spitfire
>Jacksonville FL
>
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