Zenith vs. Weber 34ICH

[yorker]

I like the Zenith and do think it is worth playing with. I have had a few Webers but really don't like them though I did manage 17MPG with one around the back roads of NY.


FWIW:The Infamous Zenith "Fix"
http://www.lrfaq.org/Series/FAQ.S.carb.zenith.fix.html



http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=56315

Another purported fix-don't do it
http://www.landrover.tmfweb.nl/

more discussion that also mentions the bulletin posted here!
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[sven]

more discussion that also mentions the bulletin posted here!
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I recognize that cool guy

[gudjeon]

I have been running a 195f thermostat year round for about three years now. My new genuine zenith hasn't warped yet. I likes me heat in the winter and with a copper spacer ring, I can change the chev type thermostat for about 8 bucks. Zenith's can also get warped easily by a PO trying to crank down the screws too tight.

[Jim-ME]

I have not had any experience with a Zenith as my first Rover had a Solex. I do like my Weber and seem to get no worse mileage than 15 mpgs.
Jim

[yorker]

Boy that Sven guy sure gets around!

[Jeff Aronson]

I run one '66 II-A with the original Solex and one with a Weber. No question, the Solex offers a greater range of acceleration and "oomph." However, the gas mileage is not as good as on the Weber-equipped car.

The Weber runs on a rebuilt engine that now has around 350,000 miles on it. Mileage at highway speeds is around 18-19 mpg. Winter use seems to always require dry gas to prevent carb icing.

This is the 3rd Weber I've put on the car; mine have developed vacuum leaks in the body at around 100,000 miles. They are also more susceptible to clogging in the standard jets in off road situation; if you have junk in your gas tank, the carb seems to clog up after some pounding off road. It is very easy to remove and clean out the jets with carb cleaner in the field, if necessary.

But for sheer simplicity and simple tuning, you can't beat the Weber. I've seen all the pieces that are part of the rebuild kit for my Solex; it would be a harder job that the only replacement part for the Weber, which is the accelerator pump diaphragm.

Jeff

[KingSlug]

Not to push into a tangent but why not the Rochester single? Super simple and direct replacement for the Solex. Good power, decent mileage, and cheap to buy and rebuild.

Jared