Weber Lid

[tonyabacus]

Took my carb apart to find a PO had broken the float pin casting and cobbled up a repair, so looking either for another cover/lid or repair.

I seem to recall somewhere on the site a while back, somebody had suggested a suitable repair, but cannot locate the article, if anyone has a pointer I would be grateful.
Thanks
Tony

[alanr]

Hi Tony,

I had a similar situation a couple of years ago whilst adjusting my floats.It is a known issue.
Webcon can carry out a very professional repair to the lid casting.
https://www.webcon.co.uk/

Alan.

[elans3]

If you let me know which Tipo number carb yours is Tony, I may have one available, (presuming you have an 18, or a 31 ?).
I'll have to look in the garage for it, but pretty sure I have both which are good,
Steve

[tonyabacus]

Alan
Thanks for the link to Webcon, will give them a call, have you used them before?
Tony

[tonyabacus]

Hello Steve
Thanks for responding, the full Tipo number is, 40DCOE18
Mine has the brass floats so is consistent wthr the Tipo number. Would be grateful if you could have a look and see if you have one.
Tony

[alanr]

Alan
Thanks for the link to Webcon, will give them a call, have you used them before?
Tony

Yes Tony. I can recommend.
They made a perfect repair for me a couple of years ago when I hamfistedly and embarrassingly tapped the pin out in the wrong direction and broke the float spindle bracket off. I was very pleased with what they did (almost invisible repair)and thought it preferable to a replacement lid.


Alan.

[elans3]

Hello Steve
Thanks for responding, the full Tipo number is, 40DCOE18
Mine has the brass floats so is consistent wthr the Tipo number. Would be grateful if you could have a look and see if you have one.
Tony

Tony, will have a look over the weekend, and come back to you, if that's ok.
Steve

[tonyabacus]

Hello Steve
Thanks once more for your reply, and hope your search at the weekend finds what I am looking for. Its good to be able to come on the forum and get help when you need it.
Kind regards
Tony

[tonyabacus]

Hello All

An update for those that need a repair to the float lid mounting for the float spindle. This is a common problem where people try to force out the brass spindle or hammer it out. I recall reading many years ago that there is a right and wrong way to remove the pin, to prevent breaking the posts.

When removing push the pin towards the split post whilst supporting the post (I use a a small socket held either in a vice or flat surface). When installing, push in from the split post, cleaning the pin before installing and using a smear of grease allows you to push the pin in when installing. When removing you can (if you don't have the correct size drift) use a drill bit of a slightly smaller size.

Although Alan suggested Webcon for a repair, they no longer provide this service, but here are two links I have spoken to that can do the repair,

1.Eurocarb, they currently charge £59 + VAT and take around two weeks, contact Robert
+44 (0) 118 9842811 https://www.dellorto.co.uk/

2. Classic Carbs Ltd, they charge £100 including VAT and again take about two weeks, contact Gavin
01384 626587 https://classiccarbs.co.uk/

Tony

[elans3]

Hi Tony, just searched the garage, and can't find a Tipo 18 lid anywhere unfortunately. I felt sure I had one, but could only find a couple of later 151's (plastic floats), and a 31 (which I want to keep for the next project).
Apologies, I'll keep my eye out, and if I do find one, I'll let you know.
Steve

[tonyabacus]

Hello Steve
Just picked up your reply so apologies for delay. Thanks very much for searching the garage, but sorry to learn not a Tipo 18 to be found, if you do come across one then please let me know. I am currently following up a lead to repair mine, but how successful that will be I don't know. There are one or two lids out there but due to the variations in the castings needed for different applications, it seems the older lids are a little more difficult to come by.

So thanks again for looking
Tony