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MG MGB Technical - Weber Carb Service

Hi all, am about to service the Weber dgev 32/36.
When removing the carb from the manifold is there anything to be aware of when disconnecting the fuel pipe. Perhaps a basic question but I am a novice and am thinking about pressure in the system,connecting after the service and stuff like that.
Any comments much appreciated
/Moss
Moss

Moss: There is very little fuel pressure, so that it will not spray all over the shop when disconnected. I just put a small container beneath the conncetion to catch the drip whenever I disconnect my Weber 32/36. Nothiong special about the reconnection. Just tighten the fittings and the fuel pump will fill it back up.
M.E. Whalen

That's good to know. Thanks. Another question - what does one clean the the surface of the carb with? My is very dirty.
/moss
Moss

Moss,

Do they sell spray cans of carb cleaner in Denmark? It's common here in the States. Also, if the outside is very dirty, you could start with some kerosene, mineral spirits, or diesel fuel to save the carb cleaner for final cleaning.

Charley
C R Huff

I think it's possible - I bought some air-filter cleaner but that's not the same is it. Mineral spirit sounds like a good idea. I have that already. I presume the idea is remove the grease/petrol residues from the surface. The engine bay has been subjected to moist fumes from the open crankcase breather pipe for a long time (could even spell the fumes in the cabin - with top down!) Now has a filter on that too, from KN. Not sure how this works but the open pipe was the reason for the very dirty carb body - sits behind the pipe on the manifold....
/Moss
Moss

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