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1800E conversion[ALL/1998] posted by Tom on
Wednesday, 16 July 1997, at 8:52 p.m.
I'm interested in converting my '71 1800E to carbs in hopes of better drivability. It seems to be tempremental, hard to start [mostly in hot weath],
sluggish, irratic idle, and hard to keep in proper tune [either knocks or won't
idle/start] , and definiteley doesn't like modern gas. I understand the convert.
is fairly commom . Does it help and where do I start?
Re: 1800E conversion[ALL/1998] posted by jarrod on
Wednesday, 16 July 1997, at 9:13 p.m.
Hey hey hey. I am currently doing the same conversion.
I recently put a b20f in my '68 142 which had d-jetronic fuel injection.
The system worked fine until severe eather hit. I chased one problem down after another and finally parked it.
Recently, I replaced the injection system with the SUCarb intake with attached exhaust manifold (original setup). Contrary to what some might tell you, this works without a hitch. The gasket you need is the one for the SU setup.
Tip: soak the nuts with penetrant long before trying to remove the d-jet system. Also, expect a bolt break.
I know an honest fellow in southern Minnesota who has many of these carbs with manifolds lying around. He will give you the best price you can find:
Import Motor Repair - Used Parts -- Formerly Volvo Connection
Thomas VonAllmen
RR1 - Box 153
Kanaranzi, MN 56146
507.283.8523
Tell him I sent you. I want to let him know about the power of the internet, plus I have told him about the board and all these good vibes.
-jarrod