I have 1.6 Pinto with standard downdraught Weber 2V carb. Obviously I will want to go sidedraught if only to minimise underbonnet height. I see plenty of carbs for sale - 40DCOE31 etc but the numbers don't mean anything to me.

What should I be looking for, given that I'm not looking for major power, just low profile?

Bike carbs are the way forward. probably cheaper than weber side draught carbs, they will run better and will give you some more power anyway

You could go bike carbs!!

These are for a Zetec but you can easily get a Pinto one made.

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Blimey mookaloid, are we both on the same wavelength? I must type faster!!

Great minds think alike Andy

Bike carbs look nice. these are again zetec.



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Read THIS mate. It may be of some help.

Thanks guys

I suddenly remembered an Austin 7 special I saw in 1960, with 4 Amal bike carbs

Can you give me an idea of what I might have to pay for (modern ) bike carbs and maybe a type no so I can have a look on e-bay ?

[Edited on 20/5/06 by Macbeast]

Hi Macbeast the bick carbs you want to go for are of engines like zx9r - r1 etc i have fitted zx9r carbs and am very happy with them have a look in my photo archives Jacko

Doing anything to a 1600 Pinto is a waste of time.

The numbers after the 40DCOE basically tell you what version the carburettor is. Different manufacturers years ago used DCOEs as std equipment and they had their own types. They mainly had different pump strokes and float level settings.

Heres a pic of my pair after a good clean. These are going on a 2 litre pinto.

David
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Thanks guys