 Switching to a carburetor on a '74 1.8 |
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| electrolime |
 Dec 5 2005, 02:37 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Venice, FL Member No.: 4,257  |
Hey, I'm fairly new to the 914 community. I just purchased a weber progressive carburetor for my 914. What all am I going to need to do to switch over from the fuel injection. All help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks -Pat |
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| sj914 |
Dec 5 2005, 02:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 805 Joined: 20-August 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 1,053 |
You'll need a low pressure, fuel pump.
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Dec 5 2005, 02:48 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Hey! I get to be the first one to tell you! You'll be sorry. Trust me, it's a BIG step backwards. While dual carbs can be made to work, especially with a cam change, the Pinto carb you've selected is a known turkey. It will NEVER run well, no matter what you do. The Cap'n
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| rjames |
Dec 5 2005, 03:08 PM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,955 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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I'd be interested in buying some of your FI stuff should you go ahead with the install though....
(throttle position sensor, throttle body and injectors -if they are any good, to name a few) |
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| bd1308 |
Dec 5 2005, 03:57 PM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
I beg you, please don't do it.....
I did it on my 1.7, and it sucks real bad. teh runners dont get warm enough runs lean->ok->lean->really lean->ok->lean->lean-> DONT DO IT! I've done the conversion myself and there is no benefit! Seriously reconsider... b |
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| markb |
Dec 5 2005, 05:03 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California
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I holed a piston with one of those, when it leaned out on me.
DON'T DO IT! Take the carb back & get a refund. Spend the money fixing the FI. |
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| SirAndy |
Dec 5 2005, 05:16 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,676 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) with the krusty one ... fix your FI and you'll be *much* happier ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif) Andy |
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| pfierb |
Dec 5 2005, 06:36 PM
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oldest member Group: Members Posts: 606 Joined: 1-May 05 From: The sign of good government in Connecticut is to keep raising taxes Member No.: 4,008 |
Listen to them.... from one who had carbs on my car and now has the FI back on.
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| JoeSharp |
Dec 5 2005, 06:53 PM
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In Irvine, Ca. May 15-18 Group: Members Posts: 3,947 Joined: 9-July 03 From: DeLand, Florida Member No.: 898 Region Association: South East States |
Ah Don't listen to anyone but yourself. But as far as I'm conserned, the least you should do for a carbed motor is this. Oh yeah its only about $800.00.
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| bottomend |
Dec 6 2005, 04:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 180 Joined: 27-August 05 From: LA,Ca Member No.: 4,683 |
Those are Kadrons, right? they'll work nicely on your engine and a set is around $450. But you should try to get the F.I working . It really is better.
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