Manual choke on Weber 44IDF Options

[jat914]

Is it possible to put a manual choke on Weber 44 IDF'S. I live at 5200 feet above sea level and have a hard time starting my 914. Any help would be appreciated.

[930cabman]

would be a creative endeavor for sure, let us know

some Webers have a "starting device" controlled by a cable, not sure about the 44IDF

[Ninja]

I have a set of 44s with the "starting device" in them.

It's intricate. It actually lifts a "jet" mechanically which adds fuel/air into the idle circuit.

Works like a choke, sort of...

All of the carbs have this system built into the casting but adding it after manufacture would be a BITCH!

Buying new (with the starters) would be cheaper/easier.

[Ninja]

Now, we might be able to help with your hard start...

Need to know about the motor. Size, how "high performance" it is, compression ratio, camshaft numbers, expected use (Race/Solo/street). Expected average RPM (race motor 4-7K where a street motor would be 2-4K)

Need to know about the carbs.
Venturis size, main, air, idle jet

Need ignition info. Still on original points?


If the basic carb size to engine/expected use is not in the right range, you could easily have all sorts of issues including hard start.

What you got?

Trying to help here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ninja.gif)

[Shivers]

If you have points and a condenser in your dizzy I would suggest an electronic ignition. Mine was a maybe maybe not starter, swapped out for electronic ignition. One push on the throttle and two turns of the starter motor and the engine fired. Now you have to keep it running, I moved my go fast foot on the throttle like I was keeping 8/4 time. Engine would cough, sputter and clear up. But I had to keep the RPM's up manually till it warmed up. This time around I built a hand throttle so I do not have to heel toe till it's warm enough to idle.

[Ninja]

Gatorsnapper just posted an add for 44s with the start assemblies in the classifieds.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=378884

His $300 price is CHEAP as long as they don't need throttle shaft bearings.

It's so cheap I'd have hit before posting here but I already have a good pair.

I believe I paid 350 or 400 for mine.

Of note: He changed from 44s to 40s for a 2056.
There are multiple good reasons for downsizing to 40s unless you're a stroker high performance build or a built 2.0L at HIGH RPM.

Gatorsnapper is a long term member with lots of posts. I'd bet he is safe to buy stuff from.

[Steve]

I don’t think that is an option. That is why the 914-6 had a hand throttle to use until the motor warmed up.