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> Weber DFEV ?, Keep or dump????
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post Dec 1 2008, 03:53 PM
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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?

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post Dec 1 2008, 03:55 PM
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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?

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It will be good enough to get the engine started rite..? I'd say start there then ungrade..
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post Dec 1 2008, 04:06 PM
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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.
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post Dec 1 2008, 04:22 PM
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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:
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post Dec 1 2008, 04:26 PM
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You must test the float on those....find a large body of water, toss it in and if it floats use it.
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post Dec 1 2008, 05:12 PM
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hehehe... ok, here is the car. Needs work. $500 special for a74-1.8 ltr.

Bringing it home.....
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The single carb .....
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Gutted within the first 10 hours of bringing it home ...
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Tubs of spare parts ...
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Spare brake calipers .... what a deal!
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Here is a Lotus that I finished. That's why I bought the 914. Needed something to do.
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post Dec 1 2008, 07:13 PM
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Here is a Lotus that I finished. That's why I bought the 914. Needed something to do.
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When you give the singe progressive carb the float test, tie those Fram oil filters on too.

You do all that nice work and then add a Fram?! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)

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post Dec 1 2008, 07:42 PM
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ha! Ok, I agree, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) 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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) ) to use better filters.

Buy, hey, thanks ffor noticing! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif)
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post Dec 1 2008, 10:25 PM
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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)?
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post Dec 2 2008, 10:30 AM
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ha! Ok, I agree, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) 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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) ) to use better filters.

Buy, hey, thanks ffor noticing! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif)

I just noticed that you are another local in Baltimore. Where abouts?
Change your region to Mid Atlantic instead of N.E. states. We are starting to get a pretty active local group around here. :-)

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