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  1. 69MGC

    T-Series TC SU Tuning

    Hi Guys I needs some tech help to tune a single carb on my 48 Supercharged TC. I think that it's running lean as the idle won't stay consistent and I get a backfire from the manifold sometimes when I turn off the ignition. I am not familiar with with the early SUs. Does anyone have any tech...
  2. Y

    SOLD!! SU HS6 carbs, setup for TR6

    Originally Volvo carbs but rebuilt for a Triumph TR6, would work on other makes but would likely require a needle/spring change. SU HS6 1 3/4 inch. New throttle shafts, butterfly’s, jets, float bowl floats, valves, gaskets and screws. New needles to support a stock TR6 engine. Parts and needle...
  3. Carlbanan56

    MGB Dashpots not synchronized

    Hi, I am wondering how I can get my dashpots on my HIF4 CU carburetors to be synchronized. The front carbs dashpot is much harder to lift and drops quite a bit slower than the rear. On top of this, the rear dashpot has a lot more free play. I thought this might have been a result of mix-up...
  4. torque-drive

    MGB SU HS4 jet height adjustments

    I read somewhere that the top of your jet should be flush with the bridge. Is this true, and if so, is this causing any major running issues?
  5. Basil

    What Greatness sounds like

    The second number is one my favorites of his.
  6. Basil

    Spitfire How do I adjust SU carbs on my Spitfire?

    Type in your question or topics.... :satellite:
  7. J

    Backfire through carbs

    Any help is appreciated. After I had the carbs rebuilt I began to have a constant backfire at all speeds. When I disconnect the #1 spark plug wire the backfiring stops. I have replace wires and distributor cap.
  8. CZ_Dave

    MGB Needed!!

    I obtained a brand new Weber downdraft 32/36 DGEV for a SCREAMING deal, and am in need of 1 thing. I need a intake manifold for it. I looked on Ebay and Amazon, no dice. So if anyone has one lingering around in their garage, and willing to get off it, for trade or a fare price. Please...
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