I've got a weber in my 79 spit that clears the bonnet quite easily also.
Despite the fact that I hate it.
Brad
On Wed, 23 Aug 2000 10:59:51 -0700 "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
writes:
>
> Interesting. The PO installed the Weber DGV in my '67 Mk3 -- the
> bonnet has
> never had any trouble clearing it at all.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Jeff in San Diego
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Simmons, Reid W <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>
> To: Spitfires Maillist <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 9:29 AM
> Subject: RE: Weber DGV Problems
>
>
> >
> > Vic;
> >
> > I had the exact same problem with the Weber I had on my car, which
> I have
> > since had to replace with a ZS for emissions purposes and better
> gas
> > mileage. The air cleaner would knock against the hood and over
> time put a
> > really nasty looking bump in the hood. I tightened down the
> screws on the
> > air cleaner until the filter element was visibly distorted. This
> helped
> > some but was not a cure. This was one of several reasons I don't
> recommend
> > a Weber carb for a Spitfire.
> >
> > Reid
> > '79 Spitfire (original owner)
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vic Whitmore [mailto:vicwhit@home.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 9:07 AM
> > To: Spitfires Maillist
> > Subject: Weber DGV Problems
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi everyone. I'm back on the list again after over a year away.
> I'm
> looking
> > for
> > some help with my newly installed Weber DGV.
> >
> > The engine runs like @$%#% but I'm working on that. I suspect a
> leaking
> > intake
> > manifold. The engine won't run with the throttle lever on the idle
> stop,
> > even
> > when all the way in. And it seems to be very lean. I will also
> check the
> > idle
> > circuit.
> >
> > I have the jets etc. set up according to Paul Tegler's suggestion.
> The
> carb
> > has
> > been totally stripped and cleaned.
> > The engine and exhaust are stock 1500. No air pump.
> > Everything was working well with the stock carb before the change.
> >
> > But that is not my biggest concern right now. When I close the
> hood
> > (bonnet),
> > the top of the air cleaner hits the hood. The air cleaner is stock
> Weber,
> > about
> > 1 7/8 inches high. Either there has to be a shorter filter
> assembly or the
> > carb
> > has to come off.
> >
> > What is your experiences with this installation?
> >
> > Vic Whitmore
> > 76 Spitfire
> > Thornhill, Ontario
> >
>
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