Weber Carb?

[jeff kropp]

My LR is a 1972 III, running OK, and just installed overdrive. What is the current consensus on installing a Weber Carb to gain a little more performance when overdrive is engaged? Is the 34 ICH the best Weber to use? Many thanks.

[albersj51]

I've got the 34ich and its ok. Its hard to tune. I hear the 2bbls are good, but most recommend the Rochester B off an early 50's pick up with the 216cid engine. Check out expeditionlandrover.info for tons of info on this.

[TedW]

FWIW my 34ich has been trouble free for years. No problemos.

There seem to be different preferences on this board for different carbs, depending on what you want them to do. For instance, since you mention the OD I might assume that you are looking for something that works well at speed and on hills. For that, the Weber has served me relatively well, although those with experience with both the Weber and the Rochester might be able to give you the pros and cons of both.

On the other hand, you might also be looking for a carb that works well on the trail. lots of opinions here on that, too.

[coyoteair]

I have a IIa with the 2 barrel weber, and it works OK, but it is finicky to deal with. I also have another Rover down in Peru with the Rochester. I have like this carburetor a lot since it is very easy to rejet, and just flat out simple to work on. If I have to buy another one, that is what I will get.

[Nium]

A thread with more carb info then you probably ever wanted
http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php/78775-Carb-Info

I've changed from the Zenith to the Weber 34 ICH because I haven't got around to rebuilding the Zenith. The Zenith is suppose to have more umph then the Weber, but the Weber is suppose to have better MPG. I have a Fairey overdrive and the Weber does fine moving the Landy along (relatively speaking of course still have to downshift for hills).

[jac04]

The Zenith is suppose to have more umph then the Weber, ...
Isn't that the other way around?

Check out the following for more info:
http://www.expeditionlandrover.info/landRoverFAQ/FAQ_weber34ICH.htm

http://www.carolinarovers.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=211:what-carburetor-fits-my-series&catid=21:articles&Itemid=108

[yorker]

My LR is a 1972 III, running OK, and just installed overdrive. What is the current consensus on installing a Weber Carb to gain a little more performance when overdrive is engaged? Is the 34 ICH the best Weber to use? Many thanks.

What is wrong with the carb you have now? If it works ok there isn't any good reason to swap to a Weber. If you are going to swap simply for more power go with the Rochester.

http://www.expeditionlandrover.info/landRoverFAQ/FAQ_carbs.htm

[LR Max]

IMO, the 34ICH is a pretty bulletproof carb. Also good off road however not very providing at higher RPMs/highway speeds. Such as when an OD would be used.

However the Rochester carb is :thumb-up: once you extend the breather orifice.

[jeff kropp]

Many thanks for all the useful suggestions and great links.