Arthur Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Interesting thread. Looking to buy my first Westfield this week. Couple of Zetec 1800 cars I've see had twin Webers, one proved difficult to start (to be fair the car had not been run for some time) My question is " can you fit a choke cable kit to Webers" ? Hope to look at a fuel injected car this week, which I understand does not supper the stating problems of Weber's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Colonial Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 My question is " can you fit a choke cable kit to Webers" ? Yes, you can - mine has it - but it never gets used, as it's about as useful as a chocolate fire guard. Good for about 30 seconds of running, then floods and kills the engine before you can shut the choke. You're much better off finding the knack of cold starting with a few pumps and waiting 60 seconds until the idle settles - don't bother fitting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Interesting thread. Looking to buy my first Westfield this week. Couple of Zetec 1800 cars I've see had twin Webers, one proved difficult to start (to be fair the car had not been run for some time) My question is " can you fit a choke cable kit to Webers" ? Hope to look at a fuel injected car this week, which I understand does not supper the stating problems of Weber's. As has been said, don't be put off a Westy because of carbs. I have twin 45s on my Pinto, it frequently stands for weeks.. months even, and after a few prods on the throttle peddle.. even with a low battery... starts first kick. Terrrrr.... rrrrrrrr........braaaaapppp! I love em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I've had many cars with twin or triple Webers and always use the 3 pump method to start them, even when they do have a working cold start cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peet Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Since I pump twice and start on 3rd it's been first time every time since -well except for a dodgy coil connection I found now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Since I pump twice and start on 3rd it's been first time every time since -well except for a dodgy coil connection I found now! Congratulations on your new found starting regime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peet Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Sat here at work drove the tintop in wishing I'd used the Westy shame I still haven't fixed the gearbox linkage and waiting for my new seats. Would have driven in otherwise -no summer only use for me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 You've just got to grab your days when you can if you want to make the most of the car. We've had plenty of nice days over the last few winters - I've usually manage 1-2000 miles over winter for a few years now. Admittedly, you do have to make allowances for the cold as far as tyres and clothing goes, but that's no biggie. Then again, you have the "winter supercharging" effect that your engine breathing in nice cool crisp winter air brings. (If you've not come across it before, ACF50 as beloved of our two wheeled brethren, is great for protecting exposed metal work from the worst of the winter roads. - Much better than WD40) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peet Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 If I get caught out in the rain I must stop and fit the doors this time as we got drenched last time!! Hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Colonial Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Would not advise spraying yourself with ACF50 to stay dry, use waterproofs from the WSCC merchandise store instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meakin Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 When I was younger and knew I was going to be outside in the wet all day a trick was to spray yourself with scotchguard, We found this out by accident when a friend spraying some clothing got the nozzle the wrong way and accidentally sprayed someone, being young the scotchguard fight started and we then found out we were temporarily water-resistant for the rest of the day. Wouldn't recommend it now as i have no idea what damage we did to our lungs etc. but it does work! Still like the idea of a waterproof suit ala westfield shop. (need to suggest it to someone) Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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