Jeff;
I was only getting about 16 MPG around town (20-21 highway) when I had a
Weber on my car. I had 4 or 5 different mechanics play with it over the
years and that is the best it would ever do. I got rid of it though mostly
because it's a "no-no" for emissions testing here in Oregon.
Reid
'79 Spitfire (original owner)
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff McNeal [mailto:jmcneal@ohms.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 6:32 PM
To: Bradley D Richardson; mginter@concentric.net
Cc: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Weber DGV Problems
Brad,
If you're only getting 14 MPGs with your Weber, something is terribly wrong.
I'm getting 28 MPG. No wonder you hate it.
Best wishes,
Jeff in San Diego
'67 RHD Spitfire Mk3 aka "Mrs. Jones"
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----- Original Message -----
From: Bradley D Richardson <bradrichardson@juno.com>
To: <mginter@concentric.net>
Cc: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 4:48 PM
Subject: Re: Weber DGV Problems
>
> Mike,
>
> You're the second person to write and suggest a trade. Actually, there
> is someone in Portland who may help me put the old carbs back on, if so,
> I said I'd give him the weber.
>
> I hate it because of the mileage, only about 14 MPG.
>
> Brad
>
> ============================================
>
> On Wed, 23 Aug 2000 17:28:49 -0600 Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
> writes:
> >
> > Why do you hate it? I'd be happy to trade a Stromberg 150CD for the
> > DGV.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > Bradley D Richardson wrote:
> > >
> > > 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
> > > >
> > > > '67 RHD Spitfire Mk3 aka "Mrs. Jones"
> > > > Jeff's Classic '67 Spitfire Mk3 site & Vintage Spitfire Webring
> > > > http://www.ohms.com/spitfire/spitfire.shtml
> > > > home of the NEW Totally Triumph Auction
> > > > "By Triumph enthusiasts, for Triumph enthusiasts"
> > > > http://www.ohms.com/cgi-bin/TRauction.cgi
> > > > and... The Triumph Autos/Parts Wanted Listings
> > > > http://www.ohms.com/cgi-bin/TRwanted.cgi
> > > > The Vintage Spitfire Forum -- moderated and friendly
> > > > http://www.ohms.com/cgi-bin/spitforum.cgi
> > > > ...plus a few other surprises!
> > > >
> > > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
> > *
> > > >
> > > > ----- 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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