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Re: [Mgs] Carb Bank Interchangeability

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Subject: Re: [Mgs] Carb Bank Interchangeability
From: David Councill <dcouncill@karamursel.org>
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:58:54 -0800
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Yes - I did that switch on my 72B. Mostly because I had a decent rebuilt 
set from a 71BGT to use and I am very familiar with the HS4s and no 
experience with the HIF carbs. I did use the HIF carbs for at least a 
few months or so before removal  and they did seem to have some 
advantages, in particular in cold weather starting as I recall.

Now that I have several MGs (67BGT, 72B, 64B), I am giving some thought 
to putting the HIFs back in the 72B this winter, granted I am also 
currently rebuilding the 67BGT.

David Councill

On 11/12/2021 7:32 AM, daybell7@aol.com wrote:
> I have a 1972 MGB with HIF carbs & a 1968 BGT with HS4s newly 
> purchased.  It appears the intake manifolds are the same.  Can I just 
> switch the carb banks?
>
> The BGT needs a clutch, so I want to put the new HS4s on the car that 
> is running.
>
> Thanks,
> Steve Hughes
> Archer, FL
>

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    <p>Yes - I did that switch on my 72B. Mostly because I had a decent
      rebuilt set from a 71BGT to use and I am very familiar with the
      HS4s and no experience with the HIF carbs. I did use the HIF carbs
      for at least a few months or so before removal  and they did seem
      to have some advantages, in particular in cold weather starting as
      I recall. <br>
    </p>
    <p>Now that I have several MGs (67BGT, 72B, 64B), I am giving some
      thought to putting the HIFs back in the 72B this winter, granted I
      am also currently rebuilding the 67BGT.</p>
    <p>David Councill<br>
    </p>
    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 11/12/2021 7:32 AM, <a 
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" 
href="mailto:daybell7@aol.com";>daybell7@aol.com</a>
      wrote:<br>
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      <div style="color:black;font: 12pt Courier New, Courier, mono;">I
        have a 1972 MGB with HIF carbs &amp; a 1968 BGT with HS4s newly
        purchased.  It appears the intake manifolds are the same.  Can I
        just switch the carb banks?
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div>The BGT needs a clutch, so I want to put the new HS4s on
          the car that is running.</div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div>Thanks,</div>
        <div>Steve Hughes</div>
        <div>Archer, FL<br>
          <div><br>
          </div>
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