New/Rebuilt Carburettors?

38 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 7 Sep 2004, 8:17 pm

#229859

Hi everyone. I'm pretty new to cars and VWs in particular. I've just got myself a '68 Beetle with a recently rebuilt 1835cc, and I want to get a better carb for it. I am told that the current one is a 36mm Dellorto. I want to buy something like a 44 or 48mm Weber, and I'm wondering if there is anywhere around Sydney that I can buy these new or rebuilt with a warranty.

Any suggestions would be most appreciated. Thank you for your time.

-iZero

Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 7 Sep 2004, 8:22 pm

#229863

why do u want a bigger carb? if it is running well and not choking and giving decent power whats wrong with it? .......if u really want to go bigger get twin kadrons or webbers....a single carbie that big would be a bitch.

im no expert and im sure u will get other opinions.

Nick

62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
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1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
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interruptzero Casual Dubber

38 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 7 Sep 2004, 8:26 pm

#229872

Anthiron wrote:why do u want a bigger carb? if it is running well and not choking and giving decent power whats wrong with it? .......if u really want to go bigger get twin kadrons or webbers....a single carbie that big would be a bitch.

im no expert and im sure u will get other opinions.

Nick

The current one doesn't seem to be really cutting the mustard. My brother in law says if I buy a new one he will be happy to buy my current one off me to put on his 1641.

Personally, I'd prefer to stick with a single carby. Can you tell me why a single carby of that size would be, as you say, a bitch?

[Edited on 7-9-2004 by interruptzero]

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Sep 2004, 8:28 pm

#229874

Give Vintage Vee Dub a Call on 9789-1777 for your carby needs

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 7 Sep 2004, 8:30 pm

#229875

hard to tune something that big in single form......ive been told this though. ive never tried a carb that big

62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom

interruptzero Casual Dubber

38 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 7 Sep 2004, 8:33 pm

#229881

vw54 wrote:Give Vintage Vee Dub a Call on 9789-1777 for your carby needs

Thanks 🙂

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 7 Sep 2004, 8:34 pm

#229883

well a 48 would be too big and the problem with a big single is the jetting and set up if you can do this yourself go for a 44. or there is also the twin barrel progressive which is 32/36 which will give you economey but has the power up top. i havent run one on a 1800 but have see one on 2L and it flew on the freeway

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interruptzero Casual Dubber

38 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 7 Sep 2004, 8:34 pm

#229884

Anthiron wrote:hard to tune something that big in single form......ive been told this though. ive never tried a carb that big

I see...Thanks for that, I'll keep it in mind.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Sep 2004, 8:35 pm

#229885

Give Boris a call at Vintage
they do this every day of the week and can advise the correct setting and carbies

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

interruptzero Casual Dubber

38 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 7 Sep 2004, 8:36 pm

#229888

barls wrote:well a 48 would be too big and the problem with a big single is the jetting and set up if you can do this yourself go for a 44.

I thought this might be the case. My brother in law is very good at this sort of thing and will be the one doing most of the work, so I'll pass your comments on and see what he has to say. He's the one who suggested the 44 in the first place. I'll give Vintage a call tomorrow and see what they say also. 🙂

interruptzero Casual Dubber

38 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 7 Sep 2004, 8:36 pm

#229889

vw54 wrote:Give Boris a call at Vintage
they do this every day of the week and can advise the correct setting and carbies

Awesome, thanks! 😎