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weber conversion #913215 10/28/08 10:49 PM
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GBASS1951 Offline OP
Need a Spot
Hi all,
New to forum and have tried search, but can not find anything about a weber carb conversion for a 1987 Montero with what I believe is a 2.6l motor, 4wd and five speed transmisson. Nobody in my town will open it to rebuild. I was thinking of installing a WEBER 34 DGEC conversion kit, but noteing the mass of hoses and wires that connect to my card. I'm begining to wonder. I'm a decent shad tree mechanic. Has anyone done it, and what do I do with all the hoses and wires.
Thanks in advance.


1987 montero SWB
1984 Mercedes sl560
1974 ford Bronco
2004 Chevy P/u
Re: weber conversion [Re: GBASS1951] #913216 10/29/08 01:15 AM
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MontyMcV Offline
Trail Leader
Searched the tech forum for the word weber in the subject only, and for the last 2 years. There was a boatload...


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Re: weber conversion [Re: GBASS1951] #913217 10/29/08 06:02 AM
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shadowgear Offline
Mudrunner
Welcome to the Wire! As posted previously try searching again with the above parameters. Depending on where you are shops might not be willing to swap due to smog restrictions.


'88 Raider 2.6L - SW Hubs, Weber 32/36, Off-road Pkg - Dead
'88 Monty 2.7L - 5" Lift, Weber 38, 33's, Dual Fans, Dual bouncy (more goodies to install) - Still Kicking.
'03 Monty Sport - XLS, BFG A/T's - Dead
Re: weber conversion [Re: GBASS1951] #913218 10/29/08 04:02 PM
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dadrab Offline
Body Damage is Cool
Welcome to the wire.

Here's to good, healthy stay. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Listen, short of going FI (or FI turbo), why don't you just put a fresh Mikuni carb back on it. You'll get rid of the swap headaches and put the engine back closer to how it's supposed to be.

Check this link. (Thanks LRJ4x4)


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88/89 intercooled Starion Turbo engine-
with awesome audio.


Re: weber conversion [Re: GBASS1951] #913219 10/31/08 04:35 AM
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 120
weebur Offline
Wheeler
Welcome. I did the Weber swap last November and have been trying to get it set up right ever since. It's a great carb but some guys like the Mikuni for extreme off-road angles. I swapped mine for the Weber 32/36 DGEV (electric choke) from Redline Weber http://www.redlineweber.com. The stock Mikuni is the same size (32/36) but uses vacuum to open the secondary barrel, the Weber is mechanical. I adapted the stock air cleaner to the Weber because of the extreme cold weather here so I could take advantage of the heated duct from the exhaust. I now have a large box full of vacuum lines and other crap from the swap.

You won't pass emissions testing with the Weber...if your state requires it.

Mine is running great and I'm glad I did it. I can help you with any questions if you decide to do it. Here's a thumbnail of what I ended up doing:

I replaced the primary idle jet size from #60 to #70.

I replaced the secondary idle jet from #50 to #65.

I put a fuel pressure regulator (1-5.5 psi) in-line into the fuel line from the pump that used to go to the accelerator pump on the stock carb then connected the line to the fuel return line to the tank. I set the regulator to 1-1/2 psi to approximate the restriction in the stock carb. I'm still fiddling with it, but I'm pretty close right now.

Please add details (the more the better) about your truck in "My Home" signature section so it appears with each of your posts so we don't have to ask (or remember) what you have.

I've talked with good mechanics with 20 plus years of experience that refuse to work on the Mikuni carbs...that should give you a clue. The stock carbs are good when they're set up and running right but can be a huge headache when not.


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