Weber 40 DCOE "Bologna"
The Weber 40 DCOE Made in Bologna is a horizontal twin-choke carburetor belonging to the renowned Weber DCOE family, manufactured in Italy and widely used on many European sports engines between the 1960s and 1980s.
These original versions, produced in Bologna, are now particularly sought after for their manufacturing quality and authenticity. They were fitted to many iconic vehicles, notably by Alfa Romeo, Alpine, BMW, Fiat, Ford, Lamborghini, Lotus, Renault, and Simca.
This carburetor can be found, for example, on models such as the Alfa Romeo Giulia and GT Junior, Alpine A110, BMW 2002, Ford Escort Twin Cam, Renault 8 Gordini, and Simca Rallye 3.
Like other DCOE carburetors, the Weber 40 DCOE has numerous adjustable components such as jets, venturis, needle valves, and floats, allowing for precise adaptation of carburetion to the engine's characteristics.
The exploded view of this carburetor makes it easy to identify its various components and quickly find the necessary part for the maintenance or restoration of this model.