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« Reply #30 on: September 02, 2009, 00:59:57 am » |
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I think you're right Mark. I remember lots of people running the 42's with no complaints. I do believe Ray Zimmerman ran them in his squareback at one time.
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« Reply #31 on: September 02, 2009, 03:03:03 am » |
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I think you're right Mark. I remember lots of people running the 42's with no complaints. I do believe Ray Zimmerman ran them in his squareback at on time.
YESSIR, Mr. Z. had 'em on his Squareback. God, that car was great. Savannah Beige original paint... we added Hella H4 lights, a FourTuned Type 3 single sidewinder type header, and lowered the front end. PERFECT! We had a lotta good times in that car. Sounded excellent with the 42s, too.
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« Reply #32 on: September 02, 2009, 04:35:01 am » |
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Waaaaaay back when I had my Berg 42's, my car spent most of it's time sideways and always ran good... not to get in a pissing match or anything, but I still think they're worth considering if you like "Old School"
Not my first choice as I stand today, but cool nonetheless.
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« Reply #33 on: September 02, 2009, 04:36:53 am » |
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I sense piss, Dave.
Just kidding, man. That's one of the many things I like about ya, Dave... you knew how to have fun in those VWs.
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« Reply #34 on: September 02, 2009, 04:37:20 am » |
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I sense piss, Dave.
Just kidding, man. That's one of the many things I like about ya, Dave... you knew/know how to have fun in those VWs.
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« Reply #35 on: September 02, 2009, 04:44:23 am » |
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I sense piss, Dave.
Just kidding, man. That's one of the many things I like about ya, Dave... you knew how to have fun in those VWs. HA!! Oh yeah, I remember Ray's Squareback VERY well NICE car... ~  |
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« Reply #36 on: September 02, 2009, 04:49:22 am » |
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Dave, remember Bob bought his Berg wedgemated 74 stroke crank and flywheel from Ray. I think that was supposed to be used in that squareback.
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« Reply #37 on: September 02, 2009, 04:54:03 am » |
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Dave, remember Bob bought his Berg wedgemated 74 stroke crank and flywheel from Ray. I think that was supposed to be used in that squareback.
That's right! Where is Ray?? |
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« Reply #38 on: September 02, 2009, 04:56:33 am » |
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He lives inside Mark's cell phone. You talked to him two Bug In's ago.
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« Reply #39 on: September 02, 2009, 04:58:46 am » |
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I ran 42's on my 74x94, 120 cam, mild head motor for about a year and really liked them. They were very smooth. I had some issues with the choke circuits but did the berg fix and solved the problem. The only time I experienced the float problem was on the cloverleaf freeway onramps that turn 270 degrees before merging onto the freeway, It would begin to starve for fuel right near the end of it if I was into it hard.
As others had mentioned, they are not fun to work on in a bug but it can be done with a little patience. I eventually figured out the right socket/extension/rachet combo to get all 4 plugs out without pulling the carbs! No problem in a buggy, although I heard that they are not well suited for off-raod use.
The biggest concern to me is the age of these carbs and manifolds. It can be difficult to find a good pair to start with. I ran the K&N oval filters because I never liked the Berg filters. Finding good manifolds that haven't been cracked or hacked by a D.I.Y. port job is tricky also. I think the only linkage you can still buy to work on them is the berg, so that is something else to consider.
I was building the motor on a budget and picked up the whole setup cheap. It worked great until I succumbed to DKP peer pressure and switched to 48 IDA's. The 42 setup is now on a bus and still running great.
I would agree that the 44 IDf's would probably be a better way to go for you... unless a 42 setup falls into your lap
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« Reply #40 on: September 02, 2009, 05:07:36 am » |
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Dustin... we were talking about Ray living in Mark's cell phone... try to stay on topic |
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« Reply #41 on: September 02, 2009, 05:13:44 am » |
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My Bad!! I was still pondering Sheep having offspring! Always late to the party |
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« Reply #42 on: September 02, 2009, 05:26:52 am » |
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Dustin... we were talking about Ray living in Mark's cell phone... try to stay on topic
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« Reply #43 on: September 02, 2009, 05:32:35 am » |
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Where is Ray?
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« Reply #44 on: September 02, 2009, 05:33:50 am » |
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Where is Ray? In my cell phone.
Who's on first? |
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« Reply #45 on: September 02, 2009, 05:35:12 am » |
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Well, get Ray on the phone! And, What's on second.
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« Reply #46 on: September 02, 2009, 05:37:23 am » |
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Well, get Ray on the phone! And, What's on second. Will do. And, I Don't Know's on third. |
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« Reply #47 on: September 02, 2009, 05:40:11 am » |
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Now you're catching on. And I Don't Give A Darn! I say, I Don't Give A Darn!
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« Reply #48 on: September 02, 2009, 05:40:42 am » |
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Well, get Ray on the phone! And, What's on second. Will do. And, I Don't Know's on third. Who's I dont give a darn?? |
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« Reply #49 on: September 02, 2009, 05:41:59 am » |
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Good Lord... do I have to fix EVERYthing?
Apologies to Louis.
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« Reply #50 on: September 02, 2009, 05:43:09 am » |
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Now you're catching on. And I Don't Give A Darn! I say, I Don't Give A Darn!
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« Reply #51 on: September 02, 2009, 05:46:18 am » |
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Good Lord... do I have to fix EVERYthing?
Apologies to Louis. Buzzkill. |
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« Reply #52 on: September 02, 2009, 06:02:14 am » |
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Buzzkill. 'Tis cool... I've been called much worse.
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« Reply #53 on: September 02, 2009, 07:51:26 am » |
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"Berg Specials" supposedly cured the problem. Many people who used them got used to feathering the throttle slightly in a bend.
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« Reply #54 on: September 02, 2009, 08:06:46 am » |
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Now you're catching on. And I Don't Give A Darn! I say, I Don't Give A Darn!
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« Reply #56 on: September 02, 2009, 13:08:39 pm » |
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LOL!
Thanks for all the input guys.
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« Reply #57 on: September 02, 2009, 14:00:51 pm » |
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« Reply #58 on: September 02, 2009, 14:57:39 pm » |
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lets keep on topic guys as i am pretty interested in this thread as it might help with the new Bus motor I'm gonna have to build  |
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« Reply #59 on: September 02, 2009, 15:07:04 pm » |
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What mods did the Bergs do to these carbs to make them work better?
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