Graeme Oxley
Weber carby starting info. Iain P. first told me of this method that he uses , so we will call it the Iain P. Weber starting procedure.
Last night when l got home l pulled the choke all the way out. Checked to ensure that the fast idle lever had operated. Attached photo shows the fast idle level in the relaxed position.
All other photos I took last night were crapp.
I turned the ignition on, leaving the right foot well away from the throttle. No pumping at all. Turned the key to start and the engine fired into life and idled at around 1200 RPM. Purrfect. I guess the bigger test will be on
Saturday morning when it will be cold. I am a lot happier now that the engine fires into life at the flick of a switch now. Starting during the day, once started in the morning, was never an issue.
I have found the Weber very smooth and more responsive. I have not given the car full throttle yet but it quickly got to 160 + area and 5500 RPM through the gears was no issue.
However I am still going to get a Malpassi fuel regulator and pressure gauge and fit permanently. The dyno man said to fit these close to the carby and not at the fuel pump. I am concerned that when the car was on the dyno the fuel pressure was
all over the shop ranging between 2 to 6 PSI. 6 psi is way too high. I was advised to regulate the Weber at 3.5 psi. Iain P. has his regulator in the boot near the pump and regulated to about 2.5 psi.
Will look forward to any comments on this.
Once we start modifying our cars this always leads to other issues. There will be a million stories on this.
Have a great day. If your day is not looking good, take your Stag out for a country drive.