Macbeast
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| posted on 20/5/06 at 07:41 AM |
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Which Carbs for Pinto?
I have 1.6 Pinto with standard downdraught Weber 2V carb. Obviously I will want to go sidedraught if only to minimise underbonnet height. I see plenty
of carbs for sale - 40DCOE31 etc but the numbers don't mean anything to me.
What should I be looking for, given that I'm not looking for major power, just low profile?
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mookaloid
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| posted on 20/5/06 at 08:22 AM |
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Bike carbs are the way forward. probably cheaper than weber side draught carbs, they will run better and will give you some more power anyway
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donut
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| posted on 20/5/06 at 08:23 AM |
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You could go bike carbs!!
These are for a Zetec but you can easily get a Pinto one made.
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Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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donut
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| posted on 20/5/06 at 08:24 AM |
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Blimey mookaloid, are we both on the same wavelength?  I must type faster!!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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mookaloid
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| posted on 20/5/06 at 09:26 AM |
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Great minds think alike Andy
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Danozeman
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| posted on 20/5/06 at 11:14 AM |
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Bike carbs look nice. these are again zetec.
 
carbs
Read THIS mate. It may be of some help.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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Macbeast
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| posted on 20/5/06 at 10:10 PM |
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Thanks guys
I suddenly remembered an Austin 7 special I saw in 1960, with 4 Amal bike carbs
Can you give me an idea of what I might have to pay for (modern ) bike carbs and maybe a type no so I can have a look on e-bay ?
[Edited on 20/5/06 by Macbeast]
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jacko
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| posted on 21/5/06 at 08:24 AM |
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Hi Macbeast the bick carbs you want to go for are of engines like zx9r - r1 etc i have fitted zx9r carbs and am very happy with them have a
look in my photo archives Jacko
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britishtrident
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| posted on 22/5/06 at 07:25 AM |
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Doing anything to a 1600 Pinto is a waste of time.
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flak monkey
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| posted on 22/5/06 at 07:43 AM |
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The numbers after the 40DCOE basically tell you what version the carburettor is. Different manufacturers years ago used DCOEs as std equipment and
they had their own types. They mainly had different pump strokes and float level settings.
Heres a pic of my pair after a good clean. These are going on a 2 litre pinto.
David
 
Rescued attachment Cleaned 5.jpg
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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Macbeast
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| posted on 22/5/06 at 07:47 PM |
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Thanks guys
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