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I'm hoping I can get an opinion from someone who has bought/installed a used weber carb. The ads on craigslist are typically thin on details.

I think I read that either a 32/36 or 38/38 are the way to go, but if I get one that was, say, installed on a 22r, or a VW, will I need a unique-to-LUV adapter plate? Anything else in particular? I think I need the electric choke as well...

It's like 40-80 bucks for a used weber on Craigslist, but this is the kind of condition you get...






Thoughts?

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75 Mikado G180/4sp Desert Tortoise

there is an adapter plate you will need. i believe you can order the plate from redline weber.
i had a 32/36 dgev which is the electric choke variant

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Luvless
1980 Mikado-Sold.

1993 Lexus SC400 my Daily
2004 Yamaha WR250F my new love in life
2016 Toyota Camry my girls ride

Use the 32/36 on your engine, the 38/38 is overkill. You can buy the adapters separately, but they are expensive. I would go ahead & buy a new kit with all the mounting hardware contained and installation instructions. It may cost a bit more up front but will save a lot of headaches in the end.

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'78 Chevy LUV,1.9,4sp,headers,31's,SAS Dana 30,Dana 20,SOA rear w/Aussie Locker, rough body, bought new 12/4/78.
'87 Trooper,2.3,5sp,headers,31's,ball joint flip & spacer,Aussie Locker rear,Superwinch hubs,brush guard w/5.5K winch,more to come.

This is going to be the plan. I don't want to sit and wonder if I did something wrong.

300 bucks though...ouch.

Anywhere you can recommend getting the kit from?

This one is $302 on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Weber-Redline-Car ... B00449S3QQ


It comes with adapter plates, pictured, but it isn't clear about which ones you get.

Thanks for the help guys.

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75 Mikado G180/4sp Desert Tortoise

i have the adapter plates but one stud hole got stripped out. should just need to be tapped. im trying to find the missing stud its around somewhere

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Luvless
1980 Mikado-Sold.

1993 Lexus SC400 my Daily
2004 Yamaha WR250F my new love in life
2016 Toyota Camry my girls ride

You normally get two plates, one bolts to the manifold with flush head screws, the second bolts to the first & has studs that allow the carb to mount. The holes into the intake are shaped differently than the throttle holes in the bottom of the carb plus the weber doesn't center over the holes, so the plate openings are tapered to make a smooth transition from the carb bottom to the intake. Then there is a gasket at each juncture, so there's a lot of separate parts.

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'78 Chevy LUV,1.9,4sp,headers,31's,SAS Dana 30,Dana 20,SOA rear w/Aussie Locker, rough body, bought new 12/4/78.
'87 Trooper,2.3,5sp,headers,31's,ball joint flip & spacer,Aussie Locker rear,Superwinch hubs,brush guard w/5.5K winch,more to come.

yessir thats exactly what it is. this is the adapter from redline

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Luvless
1980 Mikado-Sold.

1993 Lexus SC400 my Daily
2004 Yamaha WR250F my new love in life
2016 Toyota Camry my girls ride

Is the one that the guy wants 40bucks for??

Yes http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/4369999388.html

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75 Mikado G180/4sp Desert Tortoise

Understood. Thank you Oldestisuzuist. So, does anyone prefer a carb dealer? I'm tempted to just go the amazon way, but would much prefer to deal with a smaller shop.

Weber Carbs Direct seems to have the best deal at $240

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75 Mikado G180/4sp Desert Tortoise