Re: [Amc-list] Weber Carbs

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 12 Apr 2007, adm@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> On the 232 you might be able to use the 2 barrel intake from a later
> 258, so that you dont' need to 2-into-1 funnel type plate Weber makes.
> That's what I am doing, with a 4.0 head on 258 block.

The 81-up aluminum manifold is a choice object. It's 15 lbs
lighter than stock and has the BBD pattern, for which the
"jeep weber" kit has an adapter for (egad, what a sentence).

> I now have a Weber 38/38, it seems to be overkill....I've
> played with the jets and cannot get more than 10 mpg city out of the
> thing.

Yeah, I think the 38mm primary is too big. The 32mm pri is
very small, makes for great off-idle performance, then the
(highly adjustable0 progressive linkage pulls the sec in
perfectly. It's I think correctly sized for the 232 or 258 in
more or less stock trim.

I get 19mpg annual average out of mine, fairly heavy on highweay
miles (65mph) with a 904 Torqueflite. I'd be surprised if I got under
16mpg city.

> I just sent a crusty old 32/36 I once
> had on a BMW 2002 (they seem to be popular for just about every
> application) out to get rebuild this week to put back instead of the
> 38/38.

I think you'll like it a lot better.


> The air cleaner is noisey, though I suspect there are quieter
> aftermarket (aftermarket part for an aftermarket part?) kits available.

http://wps.com/AMC/1970-AMC-Hornet/Weber-air-box/

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