Aftermarket Weber carbs?

[Comfort Eagle]

Hey guys,

 

In my quest to get my 78 510 running good enough to drive I have a few questions. I rebuilt the stock carb,and can't seem to even get it to run as good as it did before the rebuild. I am reserved to the fact that this factory setup sucks,and I want to use something different. I bought a set of SU's on ebay that turned out to be crap. I also found a really cherry set on a forum in Australia,and with the exchange rate it is well worth the investment to get them to me. The problem however is that the guy hasn't accepted the money I sent him via paypal for over a week now,and I cannot get ahold of him.

 

Which brings me to this. I have found places online that sell new Weber copies with air filter/adapter,etc to mount on my car. They aren't horribly expensive,but I am not sure if it is worth the money. To let you guys know I am not after performance,just a car that runs fine so that I can take my kids out during the nice months. Do you guys have any info on say a carb like this one?:

 

Ebay item:230213862104

 

If I did buy this would I have to blank of anything emissions-wise,and if so is it a pain it the butt? I live in a state that doesn't require emissions testing on a car this age,so removal of the air-pump,and such is no big deal. The car is a non-catalyst equipped car anyway,but it does have emissions equipment on it.

 

Any help would be appreciated.

 

Chris

[banzai510(hainz)]

the newer L motors have more emissions crap on them and is kinda of a pain to change since all the stuff is in the way

 

http://www.olddatsuns.com/620tech.htm

 

but a WEBER 32/36DGEV-ic would be the one to get but the other Manual choke type will work also.

But cost new is kida high.

 

But L motors are simple to keep running very simple motor.

olddatsuns.com is a good link to research for basic info.

[datsunaholic]

I have not heard much good about the EMPI Chinese carbs. They're a weber clone, and as such should work like a Weber but if you search the web you will find that there are a significant amount of problems on some due to poor machining and casting flaws.

 

But maybe you'll get a good one.

[RandyinRenton]

the eBay "Sales" aren't any real bargain. You can buy a brand new Weber (distributed by Redline) for $200 if you look around. If you don't feel like surfing, you can go to WeberDirect they have them for $275.

[Comfort Eagle]

Is it a good,or bad idea to go the route of using a Weber versus the SU's? How would the electric choke operate? I have a electric choke on the stock carb,but I have no idea what turns it on,and off.