JoeyP31 Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 So I bought a new carb off eBay. It's aftermarket and I really wanted to stay oem, but it's not in the budget at the moment. It's very similar and looks like the base of the carb and the linkage will line up. Was wondering if anyone else has used one of these. The original carb in it now has 2 wires coming from it and the one I just bought has 1. Quote Link to comment
JoeyP31 Posted April 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 My original carb has two silinoids and the new aftermarket one only has one silinoid what do I do with the extra wire. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 Looks like a Chinese knock off. Why didn't you just rebuild your old carb? Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 Or buy a Weber? 1 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 Sorry Joey. What's done is done, but I would rather have bought a Chinese knockoff Weber than a Chinese knockoff Hitachi. It's probably a fuel shutoff solenoid. But I don't know, because I've never owned a Datsun with a stock carb. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 My original carb has two silinoids and the new aftermarket one only has one silinoid what do I do with the extra wire. The other is probably the BCDD cut solenoid. Just tape the spare wire up out of the way so it does not touch anything. Quote Link to comment
JoeyP31 Posted April 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 The linkage was wrong. And I didn't want to go through the hassle of making it work. I'm young and I'm learning. Lesson learned I will not be buying cheap parts ever again. Just ordered a Weber! Thanks for the help guys. 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 You'll need to transfer the throttle connection from your old Hitachi to the weber. 1 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 I'm young and I'm learning. Lesson learned I will not be buying cheap parts ever again. Thanks for the help guys. You'll go far kid. Just remember that we do this because it's fun, so whenever you think you're stuck in the mud, remember that it's supposed to be fun. Quote Link to comment
willz Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Yes.... fun And whenever you're thinking about doing something, use the search function. Chances are someone has already done it, and found out the hard way for you. Plus, there's a reason why you see so many 32/36 Webers on datsuns Quote Link to comment
racerx Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 always ask question when in doubt. I've had my 510 for like 15 years and I'm not hesitant to ask questions when ever something goes wrong with my DD. Remember there are no stupid questions because you are not sure and sometimes people can be a hard ass but that's because they have repeated themselves thousands of times. Don't mind them, maybe they are having a bad day, but do ask. Tons of people here have gone through the journey that you have and I'm certain that they did not get there w/out asking questions or getting some kind of assistance. Also if you have not done so get a book or a manual about your Datsun. 2 Quote Link to comment
JoeyP31 Posted April 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 I have a chilton repair manual that has helped me a lot. I'm going to order the Weber but I'm not sure exactly what I need to do it. I know Datzenmike said you have to swap the throttle connection but will I have to fab anything up for it to fit or will it just drop in. Also what kit do I order? I know I want the 32/36 but I'm not sure which one will fit my 1974 620. 1 Quote Link to comment
racerx Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 to get part number for 32/36 call PierceManifold in Gilroy or go on line like Ebay or Weber Direct, they should tell you. Then you can type in 32/36 weber on this website's search button, I'm certain that you will an article about the installation and even the part number. Stay away from Empi brand, looks like weber but not, or if they advertised "like Weber". Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 I have a chilton repair manual that has helped me a lot. I'm going to order the Weber but I'm not sure exactly what I need to do it. I know Datzenmike said you have to swap the throttle connection but will I have to fab anything up for it to fit or will it just drop in. Also what kit do I order? I know I want the 32/36 but I'm not sure which one will fit my 1974 620. Olddatsuns.com has the original factory service manuals you can download for free. 2 Quote Link to comment
Doctor510 Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 I have a chilton repair manual that has helped me a lot. I'm going to order the Weber but I'm not sure exactly what I need to do it. I know Datzenmike said you have to swap the throttle connection but will I have to fab anything up for it to fit or will it just drop in. Also what kit do I order? I know I want the 32/36 but I'm not sure which one will fit my 1974 620. http://www.piercemanifolds.com/ Tell them that Dick at CHAOS Racing referred you. Quote Link to comment
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