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Re: Weber 45 DCOE: Daniel

To: Daniel1312@aol.com, spridgets@autox.team.net, branch@valinet.com
Subject: Re: Weber 45 DCOE: Daniel
Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 14:10:57 -0700 (PDT)
I don't know if anyone has suggested this yet, but before you go replacing 
parts, just check to make sure the accelerator pump is adjusted properly. It 
might just be that adjustment is too far out, and not squirting enough fuel 
when 
you  crack the throttle.

Just a thought - Bryan

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>Subject: Re: Weber 45 DCOE:  Daniel
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>Ahhh... but if it seems to me that if I replace venturis, then start all over
>again with replacing jets.  True?
>
>Geoff Branch
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>Subject: Re: Weber 45 DCOE: Daniel
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>
>> Geoff,
>>
>> There should be no stumble.  If the stumble is when you open up the throttle
>> (step on the gas) you might consider going up a single size on pump jet - but
>> I think yours were already a healthy size.
>>
>> Have a look at the deposits on the plugs (do a plug cut a la Vizard) and
>> consider going up a size at a time (ie try 150s first).
>>
>> If you get it running really nice you could always consider going up to 36mm
>> main venturi (and 2 jet sizes) - the engine spec as I recall it will live
>> with this without too much loss of bottom - mid range torque.
>>
>> Finally, glad to be of service and always interested in Weber (not just DCOE)
>> carb issues.
>>
>> Daniel
>>
>> In a message dated 16/04/00 16:12:34 GMT Daylight Time, branch@valinet.com
>> writes:
>>
>> << On Daniel's advice I tried 145 main jets on the Weber, up from 125.  It
>> makes
>>  quite a difference, almost no stumble and more power it seems.  Also the
>> Micky
>>  Mouse cap is installed over them and that seems ok too.  (Previously, with
>> the
>>  125 mains, it ran better without the cap).  So, that would seem to indicate
>> that
>>  it was running RICHER without the cap, which seems weird, but empirical
>> evidence
>>  supports this theory!!!  Should I try a couple of 155 mains next??  THANKS
>>  DANIEL!!!!
>>   >>
>>
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