Rich Mason wrote:
>
> At 11:21 AM 8/5/98 -0400, wizardz wrote:
>
> >QUESTION: What's the orig carb suppose to be on
> >early 73 B GTs?
>
> The '73 used two AUD550's which are HIF-4 carburetors.
>
> Your previous post had me puzzled as well - as the needles you were
> mentioning were for the straight needle carbs from a 1968. I was going to
> write you to say I don't think those needles will work in the biased HIF-4.
>
> Someone out there - can you install straight needles in a biased needle
>carb???
>
> What carb type and model are you using? Which needle are you using? I'd be
> happy to look up the needle specs if I knew what you have.
>
> Regards,
>
> Rich Mason
> '73 MGB
> Madison, AL
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Yes you can use the ordinary needle in the bias needle position, just
carefully measure how far on the sleeve is fitted onto the top, pull the
sleeve off the present needle, and press it onto the new one. You will
not fail to note the actual needles are the same WITHOUT the sleeve!!!!
Neil
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