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« on: October 06, 2011, 07:38:00 AM »

Can both chokes on a 34 DATR carb be linked to operate together?
I have a vague memory of this being done on a MK2 Escort many years ago to produce a cheap performance upgrade, or am I just more confused than usual?
Basically, I am looking for a "free" performance upgrade as I can't afford a twin set-up at the moment.
Have a laugh, then tell me I'm dreaming, and all will be as before and no harm done!
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« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2011, 03:34:40 PM »

Not as easily as getting a carb for an Essex Capri V6 and re-jetting it. THey are made that way and this has been done a few times by Fiat Twin Cam owners.

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« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2011, 07:45:10 AM »

That's great Eric. Indeed, maybe that is what I remember from way back.
Thanks very much.
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« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2011, 12:17:08 PM »

will the floats be the right way round would have thought you'd need a carb made for transverse engine?
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« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2011, 02:45:27 PM »

The manifold is oriented so the carb sits longditudinally in the Beta so an under-bonnet comparison will be necessary, but since the Ford item is a twin rather than a progressive choke set-up, I suppose it is possible it sits the right way.
There would be no bargain if you have to fabricate a flange or have the manifold modified.
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