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Reviving NOS Webers, Initial Settings? |
bbrock |
Mar 20 2019, 08:55 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I didn't want to hijack the other thread but have a question about my own Webers. They are Italian 40IDFs I bought in the late 80s or early 90s. Other than finger tight bolting them on to my engine to see how cool they looked, they have never been used. No fuel has touched them. I don't remember if I even opened them to set the float levels. BUT... they were stored in a humid basement for several years before I moved to a civilized climate. So, the magnesium housing is tarnished on the outside and the plating has deteriorated on a few of the levers and such. Pretty minor stuff from what I can see.
My question: is there is anything special I should do or check other than inspecting for corroded parts and normal setup as I prep these for service? |
Superhawk996 |
Mar 21 2019, 08:04 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,726 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Not trying to start a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) storm but I don’t agree with the comment that needles will harden.
Needles are brass. There is no magic in material properties over time. Brass or stainless. Materials will work harden but even that is a stretch as needles are under no real load. As I understood the situation these are basically new old stock and don’t even have any use. |
tmessenger |
Mar 21 2019, 09:15 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 70 Joined: 6-December 18 From: Iowa Member No.: 22,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Here's a photo of the needle that came out of my vintage IDF's, the ones I got with the new kit have Vinton tips. Can't hurt to check yours and see what's in there and the condition? You'll want to check the float levels anyway they are typically off from the factory.
Tim Not trying to start a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) storm but I don’t agree with the comment that needles will harden. Needles are brass. There is no magic in material properties over time. Brass or stainless. Materials will work harden but even that is a stretch as needles are under no real load. As I understood the situation these are basically new old stock and don’t even have any use. |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Mar 21 2019, 09:28 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,811 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
Richard at PMO is a great sounding board for any weber carb rebuild, and he does not hesitate to lend advice. You could call him.
Here's a photo of the needle that came out of my vintage IDF's, the ones I got with the new kit have Vinton tips. Can't hurt to check yours and see what's in there and the condition? You'll want to check the float levels anyway they are typically off from the factory. Tim Not trying to start a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) storm but I don’t agree with the comment that needles will harden. Needles are brass. There is no magic in material properties over time. Brass or stainless. Materials will work harden but even that is a stretch as needles are under no real load. As I understood the situation these are basically new old stock and don’t even have any use. |
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