Im new. This motor is on my Barry's mini-T 4 seater. I have a "CB" motor with a single carb / with 4 intake tubes. The carb is in less than "good" shape, I don't know when this was last rebuilt. It runs ok (70MPH is as fast as i push it) but has a few flat spots (transitions from 1-2, 2-3). I have access to a newish' Webber 40MM carb. Can this carb work on this engine? Is there a manifold/intake set-up that would work with this engine.
Second question. Cost VS performance. I dont think I need a much performance out of this engine (parades , grocery getter and some highway driving). Should I just rebuild the motor myself or spend the cash and have it rebuilt/tuned professionally. Is this going to break the bank on a 1.7 Type 4. All my "friends" suggest I ditch the engine and go with a type one crate...I like the existing engine and don't understand why...it would apear it just a good rebuild. Are they right?
thanks.scorch