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Posted by: rdr Dec 1 2008, 03:53 PM

Hi all,

My newly acquired 74-1.8 has the single Weber DFEV progressive carb installed. I don't yet know how it runs although reading on this carb indicates it is a bit of a dog. Fuel pooling etc. Is anyone running this setup? Theis will eventually be a weekend driver with trips to work, etc. Not really an AX car, but I would like a bit of snappy response when I get into it. Any thoughts? Leav it? Look for a 40 set?

Thanks to all!

Posted by: ONTHEGRIND Dec 1 2008, 03:55 PM

QUOTE(rdr @ Dec 1 2008, 01:53 PM)

Hi all,

My newly acquired 74-1.8 has the single Weber DFEV progressive carb installed. I don't yet know how it runs although reading on this carb indicates it is a bit of a dog. Fuel pooling etc. Is anyone running this setup? Theis will eventually be a weekend driver with trips to work, etc. Not really an AX car, but I would like a bit of snappy response when I get into it. Any thoughts? Leav it? Look for a 40 set?

Thanks to all!

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Dec 1 2008, 04:06 PM

Sorry but yes its a POS. It will run with it but I sudjest you look else where. 40 should be fine for a 1.8, just jet them for your needs.

Posted by: Spoke Dec 1 2008, 04:22 PM

I changed from center carb to IDF40s. Huge difference in response of the engine and the sound. Love those 4 carbs singing away.

Drive your car until you find a nice set of IDF40s then upgrade.

BTW, all new members must post pics of their cars. Otherwise you will be hit with a:

Posted by: Mark Henry Dec 1 2008, 04:26 PM

You must test the float on those....find a large body of water, toss it in and if it floats use it.

Posted by: rdr Dec 1 2008, 05:12 PM

hehehe... ok, here is the car. Needs work. $500 special for a74-1.8 ltr.

Bringing it home.....


The single carb .....


Gutted within the first 10 hours of bringing it home ...


Tubs of spare parts ...



Spare brake calipers .... what a deal!


Here is a Lotus that I finished. That's why I bought the 914. Needed something to do.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Dec 1 2008, 07:13 PM

QUOTE(rdr @ Dec 1 2008, 06:12 PM)

Here is a Lotus that I finished. That's why I bought the 914. Needed something to do.

Posted by: rdr Dec 1 2008, 07:42 PM

ha! Ok, I agree, but remember, there are 2 of them so that the filtering ability is x2 which probably equates to 1 Purolator One. And, the car had only about 400 miles since the rebuild. I did tell the new owner (sold it to buy the 914 ) to use better filters.

Buy, hey, thanks ffor noticing!

Posted by: GeorgeRud Dec 1 2008, 10:25 PM

Nice job on the Europa. I remember the days when I could fit in one, many many years ago.

I always thought the Lotuses (Loti?) were also great cars for an enthusiast that was willing to put up with their issues. A friend spent several years restoring a Lotus 6 that I had to pass on (due to having 4 Porsches in various stages of disassembly in the garage), and I regret not picking it up to this day. Also, how could someone not like cars that were driven by Emma Peel (or the Prisoner for that matter)?

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Dec 2 2008, 10:30 AM

QUOTE(rdr @ Dec 1 2008, 08:42 PM)

ha! Ok, I agree, but remember, there are 2 of them so that the filtering ability is x2 which probably equates to 1 Purolator One. And, the car had only about 400 miles since the rebuild. I did tell the new owner (sold it to buy the 914 ) to use better filters.

Buy, hey, thanks ffor noticing!