Posted November 3, 20213 yr comment_630905 I removed a high compression 280z engine which was probably in the low 200 HP range and transferred some of the parts. I replaced it with a stock 1972 240z L24 and the modifications are a ZX distributor, 6 into 2 header and triple Weber 45's from the engine I removed. My question is around the Webers. They were obviously set up for the hotter engine and I have bolted them onto the L24 and thought someone may have a "stock" configuration in respect to main jets, choke tubes, idle jet, air corrector jet etc. Current main jet is a 145. I have not had any experience with Webers but hope to be able to set this car up myself buying the correct parts. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65999-base-or-standard-weber-45-specification-for-a-240z/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 3, 20213 yr comment_630906 Can you post up all the jets along with your observed AFRs at certain drive conditions?For base values try the inline calculator. A 2.8L and "for power" will get you something.https://www.carbparts.eu/calc/ Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65999-base-or-standard-weber-45-specification-for-a-240z/#findComment-630906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 3, 20213 yr Author comment_630907 Sure, I will pull the rest of the jets. The car will not idle currently and feathering the throttle is required to keep it going. I have not driven the car with the current engine but I did test the engine with SUs before installing it. The 280z engine let go with a scattered #3 piston so I am essentially starting from a zero knowledge base on Webers and the current settings of the Webers. Thank you for the question so I will get to the carbs for that information. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65999-base-or-standard-weber-45-specification-for-a-240z/#findComment-630907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 3, 20213 yr comment_630908 If it'll go with throttle try upping the throttle screw (back left of the carbie) or by screwing out the idle mixture screw (one on each side, near rear of the carbie).The former basically adds more throttle and the latter adds more fuel for the base level of throttle at idle. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65999-base-or-standard-weber-45-specification-for-a-240z/#findComment-630908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 4, 20213 yr comment_630930 If any of the carbs were removed from the manifold when you made the transfer onto the 240 then they will need to be resynchronized. There are probably Utube videos on how to synchronize multiple carb applications using a Unisyn guage or something equal. Even with the correct main jet, emulsion tube, idle jet and venturi if the carbs are not synchronized it may run terribly or not at all. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65999-base-or-standard-weber-45-specification-for-a-240z/#findComment-630930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 4, 20213 yr comment_630943 If any of the carbs were removed from the manifold when you made the transfer onto the 240 then they will need to be resynchronized. There are probably Utube videos on how to synchronize multiple carb applications using a Unisyn guage or something equal. Even with the correct main jet, emulsion tube, idle jet and venturi if the carbs are not synchronized it may run terribly or not at all.Catch 22 is you have to get it running before you can sync it.To sync disconnect the throttle linkage and set the throttle screw one by one. It's easier on a Weber as they aren't intertwined like SUs. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65999-base-or-standard-weber-45-specification-for-a-240z/#findComment-630943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 4, 20213 yr comment_630951 You could try contacting the guys at Whitehead Performance in North York. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65999-base-or-standard-weber-45-specification-for-a-240z/#findComment-630951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 4, 20213 yr comment_630956 Good luck trying to contact those folks. A lot of horror stories on this forum related to Whitehead performance. They don’t answer the phone or emails. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65999-base-or-standard-weber-45-specification-for-a-240z/#findComment-630956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 4, 20213 yr comment_630963 3 hours ago, Yarb said: Good luck trying to contact those folks. A lot of horror stories on this forum related to Whitehead performance. They don’t answer the phone or emails. They built a 2.8L motor for me a couple of years ago. It took a while, but I was very pleased with the end results! Dealing with the border was another story, but not their fault. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65999-base-or-standard-weber-45-specification-for-a-240z/#findComment-630963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 4, 20213 yr Author comment_630966 Whiteheads, I know them well, dealt with them off and on from their startup but in this instance I would like to take a run at doing it myself first. The carbs came directly off a running car (L28)but as mentioned about 50 % more HP than this L24 so I was told that the jets etc would likely be too large. If it doesn't work out with me doing them nothing lost. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65999-base-or-standard-weber-45-specification-for-a-240z/#findComment-630966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 4, 20213 yr comment_630967 You can do it. There isn't any mystery to it. You just need the idle mixture screw and idle jets to he somewhere in the right ballpark to balance and then you're off to the races. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65999-base-or-standard-weber-45-specification-for-a-240z/#findComment-630967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 4, 20213 yr Author comment_630978 I still have not made it out to the garage to pull off the jets and determine what they are, busy closing up the cottage for the season and will get back to the car in a few days. I will post the specs and would appreciate any feedback at that time. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65999-base-or-standard-weber-45-specification-for-a-240z/#findComment-630978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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