Weber Carb 28/36 DCB5

[Radders226]

I have a Mk1 Cortina with a Mk2 Cortina 1600GT xflow fitted. In my recent attempted tuning sessions I have discovered it has a 28/36 DCB5 Weber carb fitted. Has anyone heard of a DCB5 carb before? It seems to be quite scarce and doesn't appear in may google results. 

My car is running very lean so obviously I'm looking to cure this, so I'm looking to find out more about the carb. 

[Miniliteman]

Never heard of a DCB. Take another look it will probably be a 28/36 DCD .

[katana]

I would have thought definitive info could be sought from Webcon UK Ltd - info from horses mouth so to speak, and they could advise on tuning and supply correct parts!

[Radders226]

1 hour ago, Miniliteman said:

Never heard of a DCB. Take another look it will probably be a 28/36 DCD .

Just because you've never heard of it, doesn't mean it doesn't exist. 😄

[Miniliteman]

13 minutes ago, Radders226 said:

Just because you've never heard of it, doesn't mean it doesn't exist. 😄

Indeed, you are never too old to learn something new. Looks very much like a DCD.

[Radders226]

As an update......

According to Webcon the 28/36 DCD is not being made any more, so the 32/36 DGV is the next available upgrade

So, I replaced my existing 28/36 DCB5 carb (Simca 1500 carb apparently!) with a brand new 32/36 DGV from Retro Ford. (It pays to shop around, I got the carb and a ram air filter from Retro Ford for the same price as just a carb on its own from Webcon)

The difference is amazing. the car runs better and smoother. It also sounds meatier and performs very well. Needless to say, I'm very pleased with the results. 🙂