Jokers evolving Rally car Avenger Discussion

avenga · April 18, 2011, 10:17:20 AM

Well I do have a set of Dellorto DHLA40's sitting on the race car gathering dust. I could be talked in to loaning them out to you until you find a set of your own.

I don't really want to sell them because they are so hard to find now days and if I ever want to do anything with the race car then I will need them back but they would be better used on your car than sitting in my garage.

They are proper DHLA40's not the DHLA40C's like on my '75 so they are better carbs than the ones on my '75. They are jetted for my race car so they should be sweet with your engine.

Give me a hoot if you are interested.

JoKer · April 18, 2011, 10:22:03 AM

would not mind semi-permanent loan if that is an option with agreement that if you wanted them back I can ship the next day etc

have current arrangement with the twin SOLEX's I have in shed too - I know they are worth a bit as well try to look after things that arent mine

avenga · April 18, 2011, 10:40:18 AM

Sweet. do you want me to take them off and ship them down to you so you can have them in time for the nats?

Got to have the Avenger kicking ass in the gymkharna.

That dellorto setup is worth about $600, even more if you have to get them rejetted and filter etc. I got my ones on my '75 for $500 for the carbs + $100 for the manifold + $630 for jets and chokes + $440 for the K&N. so the carb setup on my '75 cost me all up $1670!

JoKer · April 18, 2011, 10:45:34 AM

shit man : makes me nervous when ya put figures on it!

will have a think and talk to some ppl but yea keen

avenga · April 18, 2011, 10:49:40 AM

Sweet. Let me know if you want them and I will unbolt them and ship them down to you.

avenga · April 19, 2011, 07:10:25 PM

Okay I have unbolted the carbs for you. They look really good, butterflies look sweet.

I can only see 2 problem.

1. One of the pump rod has come loose, you just need a little bolt to hold it on. I had a quick look but couldn't find in the right size, should only be a few cents from the hardware shop.

2. The middle section of the manifold is broken. It is still holding it's shape because of the big beefy strut on the other end of the manifold and it will be pretty easy just to weld it up and grind it flat.

I took one of the air filters off and it has 35mm venturi and I measured the port size at the head and that is also 35mm.

Here are some photos. In the bottom photos you can see the little things that need fixing. Let me you if you are still keen.

JoKer · April 19, 2011, 09:02:46 PM

Looks same as the other intyaker I have the Solex's bolted too - may not be an issue lets roll!

oh and :

avenga · April 27, 2011, 11:30:47 AM

Can't wait to see how the dellorto's run on your engine.

I saw the videos you posted on OS. The Avenger looks pretty wild with the new engine. looks like you are even lifting a wheel in that photo.

JoKer · April 27, 2011, 11:44:58 AM

and some! with slicks all around could feel it lifting even worse - waiting for those pics to surface

that pic is with 'skid' tires on the back having some play time

hunted · April 27, 2011, 11:50:05 AM

im gagging to see this at nats

hunted · May 02, 2011, 01:11:02 PM

as long as this is skidding it up this weekend, do whatever is necessary haha

avenga · May 02, 2011, 01:13:04 PM

I'll go halves in the welding of the manifold if you like.

JoKer · May 02, 2011, 01:26:20 PM

cheep at half the price! chur - didnt expect that but yea is another $100 I didnt have this week

and seeing as you broke it... haha (half hr labour welding $30 Planing $60 + GST)

Edit : just spoke to racer mate (has a Rotary Viva) reckon planing might be overkill and not really necessary, simple file flat by hand or pop it on one of my larger sanders should be fine

hunted · May 02, 2011, 01:35:47 PM

woops, sorry about posting in your thread, got confussed
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avenga · May 02, 2011, 01:41:26 PM

Quote from: JoKer on May 02, 2011, 01:26:20 PM
cheep at half the price! chur - didnt expect that but yea is another $100 I didnt have this week

and seeing as you broke it... haha (half hr labour welding $30 Planing $60 + GST)

Edit : just spoke to racer mate (has a Rotary Viva) reckon planing might be overkill and not really necessary, simple file flat by hand or pop it on one of my larger sanders should be fine

haha. I didn't break it. It was like that on the car. who knows how long it has been broken.

I blame my mate who built my engine for me. He should have put in a longer stud instead of cutting that notch out of the manifold. made it too weak and just the heat from the engine and pressure from the bolt and weight of the carbs would have weakened it over time till it finally broke.

Get it fixed and I'll sort you out. I guess I may use it again sometime down the track but also remember the saying "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth"