Price check: Weber 40ID3C

[Racer Ralph]

What are used Weber 40IDA3C carbs--made in Italy--worth? In good condition.

Paul, Rich, and Speedo thanks for your comments, critique, and advice.
RR

[1QuickS]

Good question. The "new" Webers are $4000 which puts a lid on the price for used Webers. Also, what is "good" condition? Who is qualified to judge that, the seller? I think a seller may, in good faith, describe a set of used Webers to be in good condition but throttle shaft wear is a subtle issue that will render a set to be very annoying to live with. Throttle shaft wear is the largest issue but damaged jets, jet holders, hardware corrosion, distorted fuel floats, and most importantly, fuel gallery obstruction due to debris are all concerns that may not be obvious to the seller. If you seek period correct Webers then these problems may need to be resolved regardless of condition at the time of purchase. If you are looking to put them on a project engine then I recommend getting the new Webers, jet them for your application and then don't worry about mechanical refurbishing.

[raspritz]

I somewhat disagree with the above reply. “New” Webers are unlikely to be attractive for one performing a high-end restoration. Excellent “used” Weber 40IDC3C’s crack the $4000 price “lid” with regularity. Most restorers have the capacity to refurbish Webers. Do a price history check.

[1QuickS]

I did mention restoration as a reason to pursue period correct Webers and suffer the cost of refurbishment. Also, "good, used" is not the same as "excellent used".

[speedo]

Not to disagree with any of the above...but more specific's will impact the valuation. First off, how complete is the setup? What is included? Aircleaners/horns, manifolds (short/tall/PMO), uprights/crossbar/drops and linkages? And to Paul's point...if the carbs have been violated in any way (broken hardware, DIY repairs, oxidation/corrosion etc), this reduces value as the "restoration" has now moved past a simple refresh. The good news is that Paul is "back in business", and he is one of the best at sorting Webers...just say'in.

[Racer Ralph]

Paul, Rich, and Speedo thanks for your comments, critique, and advice.
RR

[dummkopf]

I did mention restoration as a reason to pursue period correct Webers and suffer the cost of refurbishment. Also, "good, used" is not the same as "excellent used".

I think you did a semi restoration on my 40IDAs. If not my memory fails me! After buying a few air and fuel measuring tools, it runs like a clock!!!

Rich, I am sure Mr. Abbott is fluent on Weber prices.