James wrote:
> The 2-4-6-8 represents the diamiter of the bore. Goes like this
> 2 = 1"1/4
> 4 = 1"1/2
> 6 = 1"3/4
> 8 = 2"
...just to add to this fine summary, there are also some other
sizes in mathematically congruous sizes. Some older LBCs of note
had 1 1/8th carbs, HS1s. (Bugeyes?)
> The SU's were made in these styles
> H Early 40-50's
> HD First improvement 50-60's
> HS This is the one you find on real sports car's 60-70's
> HIF Last incarnation late 70's to 90's
...the "IF" in HIF stands for Integrated Float chambers,
which is being noted in this thread.
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Trevor Boicey, Ottawa, Canada.
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