CARB WOES:
Hey everyone,
I threw a few different combos into the search engine and didn't find much on the way of carburetor specifics and explanation. (Perhaps another sticky could be made discussing this type of fuel sending?)
What are the main differences between the different makes (Weber, Solex, Zenith) and models? Apparently Webers are easier to use & tune (regarding the idle screw, etc), and less problematic (minus them being picky about clean fuel).
What does IDA, IDF, DCOF, ICT, DCNF, DCO, (plus other DGV, DHTA, DHSA, DCD, DICA< ADFA) mean? Acronyms?
Can someone please explain to me what
Weber 40IDA-3C 3bbl stands for?
40 doesn't represent diameter or stack height, and IDA I have no clue about. The only thing I'm sure of is the 3 barrel / triple throat designation and that Edoardo Weber made it in Itality pre-1990 (Madrid, post). Apparently, it is cross-referenced with a
40IPTP-3C. Ferrari uses this exact type as well.
There is also jetting, stack & venturi size, 32 mm - 50mm, etc. I have only read threads that already use the terminology, and suggestions on what each person should tune their setup.
Sorry if this is
. I'm truthfully inquisitive about the carbs. My search for a quality rebuilt kit has prompted this.
Emulsion? I've never run a carb on any other of my vehicles, and I've only adjusted the AFR on the Edelbrock 4 bbl off of an acquaintance's 70's Stingray in a parking lot once (he had just moved to warm Texas in wintertime, he was running
extremely rich, and he knew nothing about the car except that it was automatic.
I apologize for having so many questions, and thank you in advance for your advice.
Peter
P.S. Have also visited PierceManifolds.com, Weber-Carbs.com, Wikipedia, Aircooled (has only TIV models), and a couple other online shopping stores.