Carb rebuilding

dpr59 · Post by **dpr59** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 10:25

You could try Red Line Racing in Thornaby.

Or for someone more local to Gateshead...

Dan Judd might have some information;

http://www.judeperformance.co.uk/

Or NELOC get together is 5th Feb at Durham Cricket Club, Chester le Street.

The guy from Hexham Horseless sometimes goes, but one of the other petrol heads should be able to help.

I'm going up myself in Feb.

amarshall · Post by **amarshall** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 14:31

There's http://www.macdonald-racing.com/

Morgan dealers, but seem to be well-regarded by everyone that I've heard mention them. They have RR and should understand most induction systems.

Last time I needed a RR setup for carbs, I used Motoscope at Northallerton to set up the Webers on my Westfield. Seemed to do a good job for me, but I've heard a few adverse opinions since then.

mds666 · Post by **mds666** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 23:06

the only way to set them up properly would be to use a roling road...

mds666 · Post by **mds666** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 02:34

the rebuild kit for both is about £30 and it takes an afternoon... much better than £25 per half hour! plus parts

Lotus-e-Clan · Post by **Lotus-e-Clan** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 19:37

I recommend these people!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dellorto-DHLA-45- ... dZViewItem

I recently rebuilt the Dellortos for my Clan. Genuine parts and a fast service at a good price.

The main issues are:

Seized idle mixture screws in towers (Screws are Fine threads in alloy - use lots of WD 40 ....Now! )

Worn throttle spindles (mine were OK).

Lots of care with float spindle lugs in casing...they break off if your too heavy handed...you have to remove the floats to refresh the needle valves...

Otherwise its simple to rebuild...if you don't need to remove the throttle spindles then they won't be too far out for synchronisation on refitting.

BTW. Best to buy this book...
"How to Build and Power tune Weber and Dellorto DCOE DCO/SP & DHLA Carburettors" By Des Hammill ISBN 1-903706-75-0

Great Book!

Peter

terry · Post by **terry** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:57

WEbcon are the main dealers for Dellorto's, I forget what the prices for the complete recon kit was, but they were half the price of the nearest supplier.

Terry

robertverhey · Post by **robertverhey** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:26

Hi

Check this site: http://www.elanfactory.com.au/pdf/techn ... 20care.pdf
Excellent guide to servicing. There are some other technical guides to balancing and setting up on the Elan Factory website. I agree, this is definitely a diy job, and the best part is, once you've put it all together, the next time you plant your right foot you'll know exactly what's happening in there.

Robert