Carb & wheels/tyres

Post by **foggyjames** » 17 Jan 2006 08:36 pm

For delivery to Ludlow (or other, by arrangement)...

1) Weber DIR32 carb for 340 B14. It's the pre-1986 model without the decelleration fuel cut-off switch, but all that means is that it'll use a little bit more petrol than a later carb. A cable to ground the switch (to enable it to idle) is provided. Top plate is missing a chunk (not a fundamental flaw), and both electrical connections need spade connectors soldering on before reliable use.

Having said all of this, it's covered 600 miles reliably on Nessy, and has been set for 2.5% CO on a professional gas tester. It is known to work, and doesn't have any problems with air leaks. Top plate gasket just replaced (was made of liquid gasket!). Ideal as a spare. £10.

2) 4 steel wheels and tyres. All have good tread (over 5mm IIRC), 175/70/13, or something like that (may not be 70 profile). I'd suggest getting them balanced. £20.

Help me get back a tiny slice of what I've spent on getting this car back on the road!

cheers

James

Post by **5lab** » 17 Jan 2006 09:02 pm

cheeky sod! you got them wheels off me for free

Post by **foggyjames** » 17 Jan 2006 09:48 pm

And all the perfectly good parts you pinched off Nessy while she was sat that I've had to replace...

Both of these items have been replaced at significantly greater cost than what I'm selling the originals for, so I think it's fair enough

cheers

James

Post by **shimon340** » 19 Jan 2006 01:18 am

heya james

got some ques bout the carb...

thw weber only got two electrical connections... one for the throttle stop ( renix control unit shuts off solenoid idle valve during over run ie revs above 1700 and throttle closed ) and the other is the solenoid itself....

is the throttle switch missing on this carb? doesnt matter, just means overrun doesnt work.....

what carb you using on nessy now?

i cant make it to the meet but im interested in the carb anyway......

Post by **foggyjames** » 19 Jan 2006 01:27 am

Hi Shimon,

My understanding is that only 86+ cars got the throttle stop switch. This carb is from an 84 car (originally...was swapped for Nessy's good 86+ carb by Hugh), and the switch can't be retro-fitted - the housing is completely different. You're quite right, it all still works, but the throttle switch wire needs grounding permanently (or you get no idle solenoid!), and there's no fuel saving device. It's barely noticable, and IMO a steal for a verified, 'known good', tuned carb.

I've now picked up another 86+ carb, which I have rebuilt (in a rudimentary kinda way), and is now on Nessy.

cheers

James

Post by **shimon340** » 19 Jan 2006 03:04 am

im def interested.... the only thing now is figuring how to get it manchester.....

Ive got a breaker ignition A reg so thats a 1984 model year.... car was registered in august 1983... this could be a very useful spare!

Post by **shimon340** » 19 Jan 2006 03:09 am

what pattern are the steel wheels?

like this?

Post by **foggyjames** » 20 Jan 2006 05:53 am

I could post the carb.

Two of those, two of the later plain black (behind full-face hubcaps) type. I think the full-face hubcaps fit on both styles. Having said that, I've been rolling around in Nessy with them not matching, and it doesn't look that bad! Four of the small hubcaps (to match the wheels you pictured) are included.

Why not come to Ludlow? If you can't make it, how about meeting me halfway - say Keele Services, M6 near Stoke? Let me know dude.

cheers

James

Post by **shimon340** » 20 Jan 2006 12:55 pm

heya!
Ive got an exam the next day

so cant make it to ludlow... would love to though.....

The black wheels sound like the ones on my J reg under the hubcaps...

posting the carb would work... just need to figure how to get the black wheels....

you're in derby most of the time right?

Post by **foggyjames** » 20 Jan 2006 01:21 pm

Hey Shimon,

Ah, fair enough. I'd rather sell the wheels in a set, and you'll never know they don't match once the hubcaps are on. If we're meeting up to swap wheels, we might as well hand the carb over. Yes, I'm in Derby, although away for about a week from Sunday.

cheers

James

Post by **shimon340** » 20 Jan 2006 03:21 pm

heya...

sorry for the poor pic but are the black wheels like the ones in this pic?

if so Im deffo interested!!!

I dont need the other design of wheel but if you want all 4 to go as a set then I'll take the four....

Do you need them to go collected very soon?? I guess derby is uni for you so mayb you dont hav so much space..?

Im due to go to lincoln to collect a head so mayb i could do both trips on the same day?

cheers

shimon

Post by **shimon340** » 20 Jan 2006 03:22 pm

oops

forgot the pic

this is where my A reg used to live in london.... its in manchester now... i miss having this big garage to work in!!

Post by **foggyjames** » 20 Jan 2006 07:26 pm

To visit a Mr Dave Slater I bet! Derby is quite a nice round trip from there with some nice countryside - A46, A617, A38 to Derby, then A50 to Stoke, then M6 North.

Yeah, I'd like them sold as a batch really. Those are the black ones. They're ready for collection any time from tomorrow...but...I'll be away from Derby for a week or so from Sunday. They'll still be here, so I'm sure we could arrange for someone to be in if you wanted to pick them up.

cheers

James

Post by **V6 Man** » 20 Jan 2006 10:17 pm

foggyjames wrote: Derby is quite a nice round trip from there with some nice countryside - A46, A617, A38 to Derby, then A50 to Stoke, then M6 North.

Are you mad?? Lincoln to Manchester via Derby & Stoke??????

A57, A1, A57, M1, A616, A628, M67, M60 for teh win!!

Post by **foggyjames** » 21 Jan 2006 11:21 pm

You're such a trucker...

cheers

James