Quick Survey: Who runs a Weber Carb?

[JeeperChris]

A quick survey of how many here run a Weber carb, either the 32/36 or the 38/38, doesn't matter which one.

Second note to this: Do you run a stock type cold air intake or are you using the square Weber filter?

Third note: If you run a Weber filter, would you consider switching back to a cold air intake?



The reason I'm asking.... I currently have the Weber 32/36 with an adapter that lets me run the stock cold air intake. I like things better than stock. I see a simple way to make an adapter plate that will act as a "stub stack" and still let me run the cold air stock air cleaner and I'm wondering how many people might be interested in this as well... provided you are already running the Weber carb. This is not a quick thing so all I'm doing now is being curious about how many people run the Weber.

Thanks for your input.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

I do not run a Weber.
I do like my Carter, and have to use the Carter to pass Ca. SMOG.
LG

 

[yellow85cj]

I don't quite understand the question. Weber makes a flat plate that allows you to run the non power brake stock air cleaner and also makes an adapter to run the power brake air cleaner.

Like this for the PB version.

K551-S - Carburetors Unlimited

For the non PB version
https://express.google.com/u/0/prod...phOkZvEK_3kxumM7snfVJ4wIRRat9lOAaAqIVEALw_wcB

I run a 32/36. But probably going to switch back to an NOS Carter I have. Also swapped to a 4.0 head during rebuild so have a few different problems with using the stock PB version of air cleaner.

 

[Manic Mechanic]

I run an MC 2100

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[JeeperChris]

I don't quite understand the question. Weber makes a flat plate that allows you to run the non power brake stock air cleaner and also makes an adapter to run the power brake air cleaner.

Like this for the PB version.

K551-S - Carburetors Unlimited

For the non PB version
https://express.google.com/u/0/prod...phOkZvEK_3kxumM7snfVJ4wIRRat9lOAaAqIVEALw_wcB

I run a 32/36. But probably going to switch back to an NOS Carter I have. Also swapped to a 4.0 head during rebuild so have a few different problems with using the stock PB version of air cleaner.

The question was:
Do you run a Weber Carb? You said Yes.

Do you run a stock type cold air intake or a Weber air filter?

If you have a Weber filter, would you go back to a stock style cold air filter?

 

[Scout1067]

I run a Weber 32/36 on my AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l with the square Weber filter. I like my setup just fine after I fixed the carb adjustment from the PO and now have all the vacuum lines going where they are supposed to go. I get 17-20 MPG with my current setup and have no desire to change that.

 

[JeeperChris]

I run a Weber 32/36 on my AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l with the square Weber filter. I like my setup just fine after I fixed the carb adjustment from the PO and now have all the vacuum lines going where they are supposed to go. I get 17-20 MPG with my current setup and have no desire to change that.

So you wouldn't go to a cold air intake? I'm sure the difference would be small like counting pennies instead of dollars, but wouldn't that be worth it?

 

[Belizean]

I run the Webber with the cubed Webber filter sucking in the engine heat. Wish I had figured out how to get the cold air intake to it a long time ago. I would say that original air intake is cooler than right on top of the carb, but is still heated even in front of the engine next to the radiator. I spent some time trying to figure this out for when I install my new rebuilt engine. Finally just decided to go in a completely different direction when I do that for my Sniper FI.

 

[Scout1067]

So you wouldn't go to a cold air intake? I'm sure the difference would be small like counting pennies instead of dollars, but wouldn't that be worth it?

I subscribe to the "if it ain't broke don't fix it " theory. I also have enough actual issues to work on that tinkering holds no interest for me right now.

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[Belizean]

I subscribe to the "if it ain't broke don't fix it " theory. I also have enough actual issues to work on that tinkering holds no interest for me right now.

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Considering Jeep borrowed and used mostly others equipment and ideas and they weren't the swiftest in the pack, and most of this is 40 a 75 year old technology, there are some fresher ideas out there. Just my thoughts

 

[Scout1067]

Considering Jeep borrowed and used mostly others equipment and ideas and they weren't the swiftest in the pack, and most of this is 40 a 75 year old technology, there are some fresher ideas out there. Just my thoughts

That is true and I briefly considered going EFI if nothing else for the fuel efficiency gains. The argument against that from my POV is that everything that actually makes my Jeep go is mechanical. I have zero computers in my 81. To me that is a huge advantage, especially when I am in the dirt. There are very few things on it that I could not at least do a field expedient repair on and get home, with computers that are solid state that is simply not the case. I love the fact that I can do 99% of the work that needs to be done on my Jeep in my driveway or garage and don't have to take it to a shop every time something breaks to get the OBD read like I do with the wife's grocery getter.

Plus, the manual choke is the best anti-theft device there is because for the most part only old people even know what a choke is, much less a manual one.

 

[Belizean]

I understand what you mean. And I have a manual choke also. My main reason is want mine to run well at altitude & angles. Both those issues are present now.

 

[JeeperChris]

Both those issues are present now.

In New Orleans?

 

[Belizean]

In New Orleans?

No. Runs perfectly great here even in the heat or the few days of cold we get. Retirement is in the future and there are plans for 4 wheeling and camping in the mountains and exploring. In Yellowstone & Grand Tetons right now for 2 weeks & rented a 4 door unlimited sport for a day. Was not that impressed except for the EFI which is always nice

 

[R717]

I ran the weber square air cleaner for a few years before going to the stock air cleaner. Main reason is I don't like the K&N oiled gauze air cleaners, they defintely pass a significant amount of dirt and dust. As expected, I couldnt discern any change in performance after switching.

 

[mdeluca]

32/36 here with the Weber rectangular air cleaner. It was on the Jeep when I got it. I am thinking about installing a fuel pressure regulator.

Later, I may install an electric fuel pump.

No plans to change the air filter.

 

[Scout1067]

32/36 here with the Weber rectangular air cleaner. It was on the Jeep when I got it. I am thinking about installing a fuel pressure regulator.



Later, I may install an electric fuel pump.



No plans to change the air filter.

If you have the right fuel filter a fuel pressure regulator is superfluous.

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[mdeluca]

If you have the right fuel filter a fuel pressure regulator is superfluous.

Always love a post that tells you that you are wrong, then gives nothing.

"If you were using the right gas, if your tires had the right air pressure, if you were using the right oil..."

I'd love to hear the story of pressure regulating fuel filters...

 

[Belizean]

ive never run a pressure regulator on mine, no problems with mine, but who knows, maybe that's the problem in the mountains at incline.

 

[Scout1067]

Always love a post that tells you that you are wrong, then gives nothing.



"If you were using the right gas, if your tires had the right air pressure, if you were using the right oil..."



I'd love to hear the story of pressure regulating fuel filters...

My mistake, I thought thst had been covered earlier in the thread. The stock fuel filter has on inlet and two outlets, one to the carb and the other is a return line to the tank.

Here is a link: https://m.autozone.com/filters-and-pcv/fuel-filter/duralast-fuel-filter-ff3420dl/830813_0_6138?aqs=

They cost less than 10$, I have a couple spares just in case.

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