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Re: [Healeys] Non Healey Request

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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Non Healey Request
From: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2020 09:26:15 -0800
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I generally like Ant Anstead--still preferred Edd, though--but when he 
called SUs 'rubbish' I almost threw my remote at the big screen. Even a 
pro like Edd had to bring in a specialist to tune the Webers on a Lambo.

SUs are a simple, elegant design; compared to them fixed-choke carbs 
with their multiple jets, accelerator pumps--a common failure point--are 
a kludge. Both share common float valve/bowl issues.


On 11/23/2020 8:48 AM, David Nock BCS via Healeys wrote:
> We have removed several sets of Webers over the years on several 
> different British Cars. Triumphs, MGs, Healeys. Due to poor running, 
> poor gas economy etc.,
> They are great if you have a high performance engine but on a stock or 
> mild built British motor they are more work that they are worth.
> The SU carbs once set up correctly will not require and fiddling
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> 209-948-8767
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
> *From:* Kees Oudesluijs via Healeys
> *Sent:* Monday, November 23, 2020 8:28 AM
> *To:* healeys@autox.team.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Non Healey Request
>
> The Weber, or better two Webers (or DellOrtos) should be fine. However 
> they should be fitted with the correct jets and venturies. Best to 
> contact a MG forum, they will know.
>
> Webers or DellOrtos are so much easier to maintain than the SUs. A 
> good book is Des Hammill's book How to Build & Power Tune Weber & 
> DellOrto DCOEE & DHLA Carburetors
>
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
>


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    I generally like Ant Anstead--still preferred Edd, though--but when
    he called SUs 'rubbish' I almost threw my remote at the big screen.
    Even a pro like Edd had to bring in a specialist to tune the Webers
    on a Lambo.<br>
    <br>
    SUs are a simple, elegant design; compared to them fixed-choke carbs
    with their multiple jets, accelerator pumps--a common failure
    point--are a kludge. Both share common float valve/bowl issues.<br>
    <br>
    <br>
    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 11/23/2020 8:48 AM, David Nock BCS
      via Healeys wrote:<br>
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          <div>We have removed several sets of Webers over the years on
            several different British Cars. Triumphs, MGs, Healeys. Due
            to poor running, poor gas economy etc.,</div>
          <div>They are great if you have a high performance engine but
            on a stock or mild built British motor they are more work
            that they are worth.</div>
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          <div>The SU carbs once set up correctly will not require and
            fiddling </div>
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          <div style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Century'; COLOR:
            #000000">David Nock<br>
            British Car Specialists<br>
            209-948-8767<br>
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                <div style="font-color: black"><b>From:</b> <a
                    title="healeys@autox.team.net"
                    moz-do-not-send="true">Kees Oudesluijs via Healeys</a>
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                <div><b>Sent:</b> Monday, November 23, 2020 8:28 AM</div>
                <div><b>To:</b> <a title="healeys@autox.team.net"
                    moz-do-not-send="true">healeys@autox.team.net</a> </div>
                <div><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] Non Healey Request</div>
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            <p>The Weber, or better two Webers (or DellOrtos) should be
              fine. However they should be fitted with the correct jets
              and venturies. Best to contact a MG forum, they will know.</p>
            <p>Webers or DellOrtos are so much easier to maintain than
              the SUs. A good book is Des Hammill's book How to Build
              &amp; Power Tune Weber &amp; DellOrto DCOEE &amp; DHLA
              Carburetors<br>
            </p>
            <p>Kees Oudesluijs</p>
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