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Zachary Drathman
Member
Username: medic_one
Post Number: 6
Registered: 09-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - 12:39 am: | 
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I got a GREAT deal on a Weber carb with the 2845 Cannon intake manifold attached. When I went to do a quick little fit test I found that the exhaust manifold seems to be in the way. The intake ports are about 1/2 and inch from seating. Am I doing something wrong or have other had this problem?
Thanks -Z |
El Pescador
Senior Member
Username: el_pescador
Post Number: 4933
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - 11:54 am: |
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On what engine are you going to install that kit? |
thostorey
Advanced Member
Username: thostorey
Post Number: 306
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - 07:36 pm: |
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If you look here it seems you need the '864' kit for your B20 engine.
http://www.redlineweber.com/html/application_guide/mercury_cruiser_6_4_1_perform anc.htm |
Zachary Drathman
Member
Username: medic_one
Post Number: 7
Registered: 09-2009
| | Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 10:53 pm: |
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I'm installing on an AQ130d which is the B20 block. I can't find any pictures on the web of an installation on this block. I've only seen pics of the B18/21 sland block. I'm wondering if anyone on this forum has actually done this conversion with this block? Did you have to make a spacer?
Thanks |
Casey P
Member
Username: olddawg
Post Number: 38
Registered: 07-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 10:53 am: |
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Contact Weber, 800-733-2277 Press Option 3 I'm sure they can answer any question you might have. |
Jesse
Advanced Member
Username: ruckus3313
Post Number: 180
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 01:48 pm: |
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Will any of these carb kits work on my aq125a?? |
El Pescador
Senior Member
Username: el_pescador
Post Number: 4949
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 02:00 pm: |
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Yes, the one for the B21 block. |
Jesse
Advanced Member
Username: ruckus3313
Post Number: 181
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 02:03 pm: |
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Thanks El. P!!! honestly in your opinion, would that gain me any HP or advantage over the stock unit??? |
El Pescador
Senior Member
Username: el_pescador
Post Number: 4950
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 03:31 pm: |
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I haven't tried those kits myself and I admit I was originally skeptical. However, the reviews posted on this forum by people who have installed those kits on their engines (Javier Cubero, Tom Storey, and others) are all positive. So I guess they work and they improve the way those 4 cylinder engines run. |
thostorey
Advanced Member
Username: thostorey
Post Number: 307
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 09:20 pm: |
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If your Solex carbs are in good shape and are working well there is probably no advantage changing over; however, if your Solex carbs are causing you problems and frustration, the Weber is a great option. |
Jesse
Advanced Member
Username: ruckus3313
Post Number: 182
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 10:41 am: |
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I'm not having any problems with my solex carb at all. It was re done last year.However, I was reading that this weber redline kit provides up to 21% increase in HP/torque and makes skiing and tubing easier because of quicker plane times. If this is all a hoax then I wouldn't spend the money.However if it improves my top end speed by a few MPH or more and gives me noticeable lower end power I may consider buying one. Please let me know If you have any experience. Thanks |
El Pescador
Senior Member
Username: el_pescador
Post Number: 4951
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 12:56 pm: |
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"...up to 21%....." means anything from 0% to 21%. So technically there is no hoax there, just clever advertising  . Here is what I had to say over 2 years ago about the Webers. From that time, I can only rely on the testimonials from people who have installed those kits on their engines.
http://www.marineengine.com/discus/messages/12487/80897.shtml |
