I'm installing Stromberg carbs, selling my Webers

[TRnorwegian]

As much as anyone I enjoy the sound of my triple Webers. But since my engine has never been tuned to higher performance, experts tell me it doesn't benefit from the triple Webers a PO installed. Having located the original carbs, and having this weakness for authenticity, I've decided my car will be re-convertet to Strombergs and original intakes.

I probably need a kit of some kind incuding various gaskets, since the Strombergs have been gathering dust and dried up for some years. What procedure should I follow when reviving these carbs? Should I demount or bypass the electrical fuel pump added along with the Webers and use the original fuel pump instead?

I am also putting the webers and intakes on the market. Ebay the best place? Or perhaps BC forum? Any ideas when it comes to fair pricing?

Brgds, Anders

 

[Brosky]

You will need to get the proper manifold for the year of car that you own. I think that they changed in 72 or 73. But if you located the original, you will need all of the linkage that is on the manifold if you want authenticity and binding issues. To get rid of those, go to a Ratco setup and forget the mechanical linkage, which is probably frozen up by now.

And I would go back to an original pump. The ZS carbs DO NOT like a lot of fuel pressure. 2.5 to 3.0 lbs max.

 

[poolboy]

Anders, I recommend a basic carb rebuild kit for each ZS along with the Throttle Bypass Diaphram and the needle adjuster's O-ring, neither of which come in the rebuild kits.
And for guidance:
https://www.buckeyetriumphs.org/technical/Carbs/CarbsI/CarbsI.htm

 

[Marvin Gruber]

The Webbers make a difference on performance but from what I experienced with them, they are not worth a darn for stop and go traffic driving. You couldn't give me a set of triples. I got all the stuff you need to change back ( manifold, linkage, etc) but probably to expensive to ship to Norway.

Marv

 

[toysrrus]

Howdy Marv,

I`ve over the yrs. had offered several "Parts & Cars" to the folks here on the BCF in the classifieds (1st.) before going to ebay or other sites to sell something. I`ve never been successful in selling anything here whether its been a $.05 or $5,000 item. Why, I don`t know but I`d put the item on ebay & Its gone in a wk!! That really surprises me cause there are so many people on the BCF with "Projects" or looking for specific LBCs that one would think; This is where someone would jump on something for sale.

I`m not being negative. This simply has been my personal exp. here.

Best Wishes,

Russ

 

[TRnorwegian]

You will need to get the proper manifold for the year of car that you own. I think that they changed in 72 or 73. But if you located the original, you will need all of the linkage that is on the manifold if you want authenticity and binding issues. To get rid of those, go to a Ratco setup and forget the mechanical linkage, which is probably frozen up by now.

And I would go back to an original pump. The ZS carbs DO NOT like a lot of fuel pressure. 2.5 to 3.0 lbs max.

Thanks Paul, Even though I haven't unpacked the old carbs yet, PO says he has shipped me both the carbs and the manifolds the car was equipped with when new, so I gather they will fit. Linkage remains to be seen.

 

[TRnorwegian]

Anders, I recommend a basic carb rebuild kit for each ZS along with the Throttle Bypass Diaphram and the needle adjuster's O-ring, neither of which come in the rebuild kits.
And for guidance:
https://www.buckeyetriumphs.org/technical/Carbs/CarbsI/CarbsI.htm

Thanks PB,
Rumour has it you know your way around these things. Also that you currently have Webers installed in your car.
I checked out the Buckeye links, and they're impressingly instructive. What supplier should I approach for basic rebuild kits, throttle bypass diaphram and needle adjuster o-rings?

I'm also in the process of selling the old webers and manifolds, but I've come to realize I don't have all the answers. Seems more than one type is being used on the TRs. As far as I can tell the carbs I'm ripping out are three Weber 40DCOEs. But when asked if my engine have narrow port or wide port head, I can only say my car is a '73 (CF10295U) and that's about it.
In your view, what s a fair price for these carbs and manifolds?

Brgds, Anders

 

[tdskip]

Hello Anders, good to hear from you.

Most of the major vendors will have good kits, but you need to make sure you get the bypass seals and gaskets. Last time I checked Victoria British had those but Moss did not. These are often overlooked but they get brittle with age and should be replaced in any rebuild

Specifically I am referring to the bypass valve #62 here;

 

[poolboy]

Anders, I usually get every thing I need in the rebuild kit from Victoria British #3-953.
EXCEPT for the TBV diaphram 3-6310 and adjuster O-ring 3-5430.
Moss and Rimmer and other places closer to you should have the same kind of kits.
But if they are like they are over here, you'll still need those other 2 items.
Be sure that you get enough for 2 carbs. Moss (US) kits are for 2 carbs, VB is for 1.
Here's something else to look for. The cheaper of the Moss kits don't contain the throttle shaft seals, whereas the VB kit does, you'll want those even if you have to order them separately.

BTW, I'm still running ZS carbs. I have made some post lately about my drives in a couple of cars with the down draft Webers.

I really don't know what your carbs should sell for, but I'd think about 1/2 of the price of new ones would be a deal in anybody's book. The carbs might be of interest to more than just TR6 owners, so don't limit your advertising by the term TR6, especially on eBay. "Weber Carburetors".

 

[poolboy]

I don't think, I hope not, that tdskip, was suggesting you buy part 62.
That's the whole assembly. What you need is 63, # 3-6310.
You'll notice a big price difference.

 

[tdskip]

Yes Ken, good correction. I was referring to the assembly when only the diaphragm is needed. Sorry Anders.

 

[poolboy]

I thought as much, Tom. I know you've been down that road before.