Weber 32/36 DFEV Upgrade: Game, but Ignorant

[opus10583]

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The EMPI air filter housing will come with the appropriate crank case breather hose connection.
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Hi Matt,

Hose is about 7/8" ID, barb is ~1/2" OD. Haven't found a solution yet.

Thanks,
Mark

[bobplyler]

yes and the holes are smaller
so if i use a base off the adfa
it will be the same as the adfa
responce wise

I can state from experience that that isn't so.

[124JOE]

ill wait for a spacer

im going with a filter from a mower on that hose
like others did
but this is from tartin18 he used an adapter on a hose


this is from fiat 218

[jsab]

I used a piece of 3/4" OD hose. Slip it into the 7/8" hose and clamp. The inside diameter of the 3/4" OD hose is close to half inch for the fitting.

[124JOE]

did you use this?
its a bit small IMHO

[opus10583]

Thanks again everyone!

Here's were we are as of 4:45pm EDT: Studs came out with out a hitch, studs went in without a crossthread.

EMPI universal linkage kit is useless...

The kit's ball joint assembly wants a cable and the ball joint head's ferrule is too large for the 1978 124's linkage rod.

...It's going to be a long day at the parts and harware stores tomorrow.

See also; my "Swimming Camshafts" thread for another "Great Moments in 'WTF?'":
http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic ... 04#p136374.

Thanks,
Mark

[So Cal Mark]

The linkage kit does not require a cable. The kit does include a cable connector, but the kit contains many more parts than needed for a single carb. It contains parts for a couple of different types of linkage connections, thus the "universal" label.

[124JOE]

i hope this pic helps you opus
the one closest is the 32/36 and is set up for a 1800
i was told

[opus10583]

The linkage kit does not require a cable. The kit does include a cable connector, but the kit contains many more parts than needed for a single carb. It contains parts for a couple of different types of linkage connections, thus the "universal" label.

Thanks Mark, but nothing in the Empi kit fitson the FIAT-end of a '78 Spider
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[opus10583]

[..]i hope this pic helps you opus
the one closest is the 32/36 and is set up for a 1800
i was told

Hi Joe,

Thanks again, my old carb doesn't have the parts I need for the DFEV.

I've got a short-short-term solution going, only need to get 3miles, and Mark's kit on order.

Thanks again,
Mark

[So Cal Mark]

that's why the kit has two ball studs in it, so that each end can be installed. One on the carb, one on the bellcrank

[opus10583]

that's why the kit has two ball studs in it, so that each end can be installed. One on the carb, one on the bellcrank

Hi Mark,

Your kit, which I don't yet have?

The Empi 43-0602-0 Uni-link Kit, which Empi and half the internet claim is all one needs, has one incorrect ball joint fitting.

I'm placing an order with you tonight, thanks.

Mark

[opus10583]

Got it in.

Linkage is, as the Brits might say, bodged.

Sounds great! Goes almost like it should (8:1 CR...). The 4-2-1 manifold and this carb on a '78 are the best esthetic and performance value for dollar I can imagine.

Ciao,
Mark

[So Cal Mark]

okay, the Empi kit alone doesn't have enough parts. I somehow missed that you weren't using my kit

[opus10583]

okay, the Empi kit alone doesn't have enough parts. I somehow missed that you weren't using my kit

No worries, order placed.