Searching on eBay is like the digital age’s version of scouring junk yards. I found a rebuild kit on eBay for the Weber 30 DIC and I wondered if it would work on the 30 DICA. In fast I have … Continue reading
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All Weber carburetors carry a model number stamped at the base of the carburetor on its mounting flange or on the top cover. A Weber carb is designated with a series of numbers, then letters, then sometimes, more numbers. The … Continue reading
Carburetor Icing And Heat Carburetor icing is an icing condition which can affect any carburetor under certain atmospheric conditions. While it applies to all carburetors, it is only really a problem in association with piston-powered aircraft, particularly small single-engined light … Continue reading
Carburetor adjustment Too much fuel in the fuel-air mixture is referred to as too “rich”; not enough fuel is too “lean”. The “mixture” is normally controlled by adjustable screws on an automotive carburetor, or a pilot-operated lever on piston-engined aircraft … Continue reading
A carburetor basically consists of an open pipe, a “throat” or “barrel” through which the air passes into the inlet manifold of the engine. The pipe is in the form of a venturi — it narrows in section and then … Continue reading
All gasoline engines need to burn fuel in order to operate. Contrary to popular belief, liquid gasoline does not burn – only vapor burns – so the liquid must be converted to vapor before it enters the combustion chamber. Enter … Continue reading