When I put my 32/36 on my Fiat I noticed that it did not sit as high as the factory carb. While I was searching the site I found a post about a spacer giving the engine some extra punch. I found what I wanted on Summit Racing, a 2 barrel open spacer in either 1" or .5".
First I clamped a factory gasket centered over the opening in the spacer and drilled the 4 holes putting a nut, washer and bolt in each one as I went to secure the gasket. I then used a sharp object to trace around the gasket and marked the line by running a sharpie ACROSS the line. After it drys wipe across the line again and it will leave a clear lie in the metal. Just cut with a band saw, clean up and install.
I hope the pics post
Well they posted but in reverse order. Also this was my excuse to go to Lowes and buy a 9 inch Band Saw($99.99)
Rick
1 inch Aluminum Spacer
Re: 1 inch Aluminum Spacer
nice tutuorial. My only suggestion would be to blend or match the spacer opening to the intake manifold. Sharp steps really disrupt flow
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Hey Mark
I was trying to decide between adding materal for a long transition to the smaller intake and trying to increase the air speed or just working the intake. I think I will keep it simple and work the manifold to fit. I think I have a really simple fix for the linkage also but I have to spend a little more garage time to make sure.
Rick
I was trying to decide between adding materal for a long transition to the smaller intake and trying to increase the air speed or just working the intake. I think I will keep it simple and work the manifold to fit. I think I have a really simple fix for the linkage also but I have to spend a little more garage time to make sure.
Rick
Re: 1 inch Aluminum Spacer
A piece of 1" phenolic block would work also it machines very easily . I have some extra corian that would work good to. Not to sure if it would stand up to the heat but it's just as easy to work with as wood.
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Do you have the Summit part number for this spacer??????
Rickwv wrote:When I put my 32/36 on my Fiat I noticed that it did not sit as high as the factory carb. While I was searching the site I found a post about a spacer giving the engine some extra punch. I found what I wanted on Summit Racing, a 2 barrel open spacer in either 1" or .5".
First I clamped a factory gasket centered over the opening in the spacer and drilled the 4 holes putting a nut, washer and bolt in each one as I went to secure the gasket. I then used a sharp object to trace around the gasket and marked the line by running a sharpie ACROSS the line. After it drys wipe across the line again and it will leave a clear lie in the metal. Just cut with a band saw, clean up and install.
I hope the pics post
Well they posted but in reverse order. Also this was my excuse to go to Lowes and buy a 9 inch Band Saw($99.99)
Rick
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Re: 1 inch Aluminum Spacer
Mike, have not tried the IAP spacers. But after looking and thinking about how to do it, I got the 1/4" spacers from Weber. These are kind of a phonolic material, and just stack them up as needed. Are very close to intake size. Seem to work well, and also have the added advantage of the insulation they provide between the carb and intake.
As for all things as we get older ...... I am happy!!!
As for all things as we get older ...... I am happy!!!
Luck Dana
79 Spider 2000
carb
It all about the romace of the car and owner
79 Spider 2000
carb
It all about the romace of the car and owner
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That would be a 32mm primary with a 36mm secondary opening .
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I noticed in your pictures that you have pluged the EGR inlet with the metal plug. I have the plug but was unable to understand how the EGR pipe comes out of the intake manifold. The first piece iundoes but the pipe did not come off. I am trying to do this while on the motor.
Terry
Terry
Re: 1 inch Aluminum Spacer
to further clarify in case this was inadequate... 32/36 Weber DFEV carburetor, which is an electric choke carburetor only used on Fiats aftermarket. Coupled with an 1800 intake manifold, this becomes a HUGE performance increase for the sickly, over emission controlled '79-80 carb'd spiders. not legal in all states, yada..yada.. as the carburetor has zero connections for emissions equipment.brad131a4 wrote:That would be a 32mm primary with a 36mm secondary opening .
not trying to insult the original poster, but this looks like it is a 2 litre engine, due to the fact that he swapped in a F.I. dispstick tube. if it were an 1800 engine, that modification would not have been needed.
as an update, i have installed a 12mm carb spacer provided by IAP since my last post. previously i had run for two full seasons with the carb bolted directly to the intake manifold. i have found zero difference in performance, having not experienced any issues without a spacer.
Terry - - are you referring to the 1800 intake manifold with the pipe off the front of the manifold? that sucker can be on real tight! Try a modest amount of heat with a propane torch (of course remove any fuel source, or take the intake off the car). as i recall, that pipe removal takes a hex key or allen wrench. there is a secondary fastener inside, might be hard to see while on the car.
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I just remove mine the same size allan wrench that took the cap off also took off the inner plug. Mike is right it is a pain to see the inner one. Just slide the allen wrench in and feel around it will eventually go in.tglancy wrote:I noticed in your pictures that you have pluged the EGR inlet with the metal plug. I have the plug but was unable to understand how the EGR pipe comes out of the intake manifold. The first piece iundoes but the pipe did not come off. I am trying to do this while on the motor.
Terry