BarryA Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 The 32/34 DFT is / was the direct bolt-on replacement for the factory carb - looking for one in decent condition (no sloppy throttle shafts) and hopefully, the electric idle shut off & factory air cleaner adapter still attached. I want to replace the factory Hitachi on my '79, but want to maintain the ability to get it smogged without jumping through a bunch of carb-swapping are re-tuning hoops every couple of years. There used to be a bunch of these things in the wrecking yards, but as 70's Datsuns have gotten scarce, so have the carbs, and they're no longer available new..... Link to comment
yello620 Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 One of these smog carbs came onto ebay yesterday, has the air cleaner adapter and the idle cut solenoid also. item #250282318604. Jason Link to comment
Bugeye Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 damn, it was removed by ebay............wtf, now its back Link to comment
sr71sss Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 The 32/34 DFT is / was the direct bolt-on replacement for the factory carb - looking for one in decent condition (no sloppy throttle shafts) and hopefully, the electric idle shut off & factory air cleaner adapter still attached. I want to replace the factory Hitachi on my '79, but want to maintain the ability to get it smogged without jumping through a bunch of carb-swapping are re-tuning hoops every couple of years. There used to be a bunch of these things in the wrecking yards, but as 70's Datsuns have gotten scarce, so have the carbs, and they're no longer available new..... What not try Pierce manifolds in gilroy california as they are the largest weber distributor in norcal area, I have been there and its a toy store for weber freaks, the owner had some really cool old style weber carbs from ferrari to datsuns on display, you may want to try their web page first. I think the last time I checked they had the weber 32/36 and 32/34 dgv carbs for like $300-$400 new. good luck hope this helps you conrad Link to comment
BarryA Posted August 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 What not try Pierce manifolds in gilroy california as they are the largest weber distributor in norcal area, I have been there and its a toy store for weber freaks, the owner had some really cool old style weber carbs from ferrari to datsuns on display, you may want to try their web page first. I think the last time I checked they had the weber 32/36 and 32/34 dgv carbs for like $300-$400 new. good luck hope this helps you conrad they said that the 32/34 DFT's have been out of production for several years, and no NOS units are available so far as they know. They do still have rebuild kits on hand, so next best thing to a new one will be to try to find a decent used one and rebuild it. 32/36, 32/34, and 38/38 DG series carbs aren't emissions legal, unfortunately. Link to comment
BarryA Posted August 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 One of these smog carbs came onto ebay yesterday, has the air cleaner adapter and the idle cut solenoid also. item #250282318604. Jason Will keep an eye on it and see what happens with the bidding............... Link to comment
sr71sss Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 If I were you I would rebuild it, cost of a new one is going to be outrageous if you find one! I remember rebuilding my 32/36 dgv weber and it was a dream compared to a stock carb!! good luck Link to comment
sr71sss Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Heads up on ebay right now there is a holley smog legal carb for the datsun Link to comment
BarryA Posted August 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 it's the correct CA ARB emissions-legal model for a 79 620 - the E.O. tag # listed in the description (CARB EO No. D133-1) matches the E.O. for late 70's Datsun L20B powered vehicles on the ARB's web site. Need to make up a phenolic isolator/adapter block, get a rebuild kit from Pierce Manifolds, go through it, and get it installed - hopefully nobody's messed with it internally. For anybody who's trying to establish a current value for these, there were 3 bidders, one of which dropped out at about $25; winning bid was $76.00. Link to comment
Bugeye Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 i was the one bidding, and i lost it since I had to go to school Link to comment
BarryA Posted August 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 looks to be in excellent condition and all there except for the base plate adapter/spacer (if I remember correctly the adapter/spacer that came with the carbs originally was phoenolic with a slightly tapered opening to match the base of the Weber to the manifold mounting surface) and the longer studs that came in the original conversion kit. Got a rebuild kit from Pierce Manifolds, so the 79 should be running on the Weber in a few days. If I run across another one, I'll post it Link to comment
Bugeye Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 just out of curiosity, what was your max bid? Link to comment
Rubberman Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I know you fellas out west have to worry about all that smog passing crap, but doesn't Advance, Auto zone or any auto store sell a 2 barrel holly or weber for the L20? I know you have to have adapter. Someone help me with my stupidity Link to comment
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