Pierburg To Weber Conversion

[Guest max.esp]

Hi,

 

I'm interested in converting my 1.8 pinto with pierburg carb to a weber (from what i've read probably the 32/36). The reason behind this is i'm not sure my current carb is very well!! It would probably need a good servicing. What tests can i do to make sure the carb is running ok?

 

Before i definately decide to go ahead with it, i need to better understand everything i need to do with it. My questions are this:

 

Exactly what model carb would you reccommend?

Apart from the carb and inlet manifold, what else will i need?

 

Info: The car was professional built but i have no idea whether the carb was checked over. I've read on here about checking the float and stuff so need to really know if this might cure the underpower if i decide to not get the weber.

 

Many thanks in advance

 

Graham

[Guest mower man]

Hi ,the Pierberg carb's place is in the nearest skip ! fit a 32/36 Weber get the engine set up /serviced properly and you should have a nice car .It probably won't blow a 2 ltr zetec off but it will be fun and fairly economicalHTH mowerman

[johnlrichardson]

Iv used piesburg carbs for years hardly ever go wrong and are very econemical

 

 

jon

[Guest max.esp]

It hasn't yet broken down but it does have a few issues. It idles ok when warm but i think it needs a good overhaul as i get popping out the exhaust when accelerating on times and occassionally at around the same time a pop out the carb itself. I believe this could be the timing and mixtures but if i'm going to take the carb to bits i might as well get the best possible.

 

Also, the uptake isn't brilliant when accelerating in 1st or 5th. 3rd is nice though! And i've just noticed this weekend that one of the screw thread holes for mounting the carb is cracked and the seal around the carb might not be air tight.

 

I've posted a wanted ad for a weber carb with manifold and linkages etc (i.e everything for conversion or as close as).

 

Cheers

 

Graham

[Guest Stuart wilson]

bite the bullet and go twin 40 DCOEs

[Guest max.esp]

I've seen a few weber carbs with xflow manifolds. From what i gather the engine is mounted with the manifolds opposite to the pintos.

 

Would a xflow manifold still fit a pinto head?

If not, would the carb fit a pinto manifold?

 

Sorry for all the questions but as i lost a lot of money when i bought the kit (not going into it again..) i am racking up an £8000+ build cost bill. The car is on the road though with nearly all upgraded parts.

[Guest Noddy006]

bite the bullet and go twin 40 DCOEs

 

Hi

I don't know if it will help but I got a S/H 32/36 DGAV from Escort-Tec (Near Gatwick). Also got manifold from same place - Carb was £30.00. It was dirty but cleaned up O.K. and seems to run fine. When Car has passed IVA (Soon I hope) I plan to get the jet sizes checked but otherwize O.K. Tel No. 07855 985220 (Mark) or 07733 280190 (Darren)

Best of luck

 

Ian H

[Guest max.esp]

Cheers Ian.

 

I'll give them a look at tonight.