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1. 79B dual carb conversion -- which type of carb? (score: 1)
Author: "Keith G." <kger@plex.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 11:32:26 -0500
I'm considering a dual-carb conversion for my '79 B, and I was wondering: Which type of carb is better, SU or HIF? Or is there much of a difference? -- Keith G. 1979 B
/html/mgs/2006-02/msg00141.html (7,787 bytes)

2. Re: 79B dual carb conversion -- which type of carb? (score: 1)
Author: Aaron Whiteman <awhitema@panix.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 09:04:23 -0800
I went HIF. They are more complex, and possibly more expensive, but they work pretty well once you get everything set up. The true PITA (and I have experienced this) is that because the float bowl is
/html/mgs/2006-02/msg00143.html (8,959 bytes)

3. RE: 79B dual carb conversion -- which type of carb? (score: 1)
Author: "Gosling, Richard" <r.gosling@penspen.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 17:09:40 -0000
HIF is a variety of SU - it replaced the HS models. HIF stands for Horizontal Integrated Float - it means that the float chamber is built into the base of the carb rather than being separate (so it's
/html/mgs/2006-02/msg00144.html (9,671 bytes)

4. Re: 79B dual carb conversion -- which type of carb? (score: 1)
Author: Bill Saidel <saidel@camden.rutgers.edu>
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 12:21:30 -0500
I cannot compare SU or HIF's because HIF's is a type of SU carb. I think you mean HIF's vs HS4's. All I can say is that I changed out the ZS carb from my 76 to HIF's and a friend described the chang
/html/mgs/2006-02/msg00145.html (8,828 bytes)

5. Re: 79B dual carb conversion -- which type of carb? (score: 1)
Author: "Keith G." <kger@plex.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 12:30:22 -0500
I see -- glad I asked, then. I needed my terminology straightened out. That's some nice encouragement!
/html/mgs/2006-02/msg00146.html (9,069 bytes)

6. Re: 79B dual carb conversion -- which type of carb? (score: 1)
Author: Emjaxfl@aol.com
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:25:15 EST
Howdy All, If Keith to going to fit SUs on his 79 B, would he not have to use the HIF, because the float assembly on the HS would interfere with the brake vacuum booster? Perhaps others can check my
/html/mgs/2006-02/msg00148.html (8,588 bytes)

7. RE: 79B dual carb conversion -- which type of carb? (score: 1)
Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 10:46:38 -0800
No problem with the float bowls. The air filters are the only issue. My personal preference are the HS carbs, as I have had problems getting a stable idle with the HIF ones. Both designs are quite wo
/html/mgs/2006-02/msg00149.html (9,489 bytes)

8. RE: 79B dual carb conversion -- which type of carb? (score: 1)
Author: "Scott Bonacker" <lister@bonackers.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 12:53:56 -0600
I've been told several times that I should do the conversion on my '77. Based on what I've seen at http://www.chicagolandmgclub.com/photos/carbswap04/ it is doable, but it is best to be prepared for
/html/mgs/2006-02/msg00150.html (9,714 bytes)

9. Re: 79B dual carb conversion -- which type of carb? (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 14:48:48 -0500
Nope, HS4's fit fine in my '79. One thing though...the stock air cleaners won't fit due to the brake booster. Some prefer the tapered K&N's. Others use the foam half-moon style or the pancake type. M
/html/mgs/2006-02/msg00153.html (9,582 bytes)

10. Re: 79B dual carb conversion -- which type of carb? (score: 1)
Author: "Paul T. Root" <ptroot@iaces.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:56:52 -0600
No, that doesn't get in the way. If you don't shim the motor mounts to lean the engine over a bit, the airfilter (foam half sphere type) will interfere. You can either dent in one of them so it fits,
/html/mgs/2006-02/msg00154.html (9,744 bytes)

11. Re: 79B dual carb conversion -- which type of carb? (score: 1)
Author: "Paul T. Root" <ptroot@iaces.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:59:07 -0600
It's truly easy. The biggest things to have to worry about are sticky pistons, leaky throttle shafts and frozen bolts on the manifold. -- Paul Root "Few people know what to do when hula girls attack.
/html/mgs/2006-02/msg00155.html (10,217 bytes)

12. Re: 79B dual carb conversion -- which type of carb? (score: 1)
Author: Emjaxfl@aol.com
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 15:08:27 EST
OK, the list has checked my memory. What can I say but middle age. Another thought. What kind of distributor is Keith going to use? Does he need manifold or ported vacuum? The original US 1979 used m
/html/mgs/2006-02/msg00156.html (9,350 bytes)

13. Re: 79B dual carb conversion -- which type of carb? (score: 1)
Author: "Paul T. Root" <ptroot@iaces.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 14:17:10 -0600
The manifolds are pretty much interchangable. If he needs a port from the manifold, then screw one in, otherwise, a plug. Exhaust manifolds aren't available new, but are pretty plentiful on eBay. Oth
/html/mgs/2006-02/msg00158.html (9,877 bytes)

14. Re: 79B dual carb conversion -- which type of carb? (score: 1)
Author: "Keith G." <kger@plex.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 15:17:38 -0500
I've got the older type of distributor and coil in the car right now. -- Keith G. 1979 B
/html/mgs/2006-02/msg00159.html (8,663 bytes)

15. Re: 79B dual carb conversion -- which type of carb? (score: 1)
Author: "Jim Leach" <leachsr@idirect.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 23:07:09 -0500
I have HIFs on my 74 and HS on my 77. Either is fine for your application. You'll need MGB dual carb intake and exhaust manifolds. IMHO you want to go to a late 60's distributor (41491 ?) and run man
/html/mgs/2006-02/msg00162.html (9,121 bytes)

16. RE: 79B dual carb conversion -- which type of carb? (score: 1)
Author: "Steve Shoyer" <Steve@shoyer.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 00:06:18 -0500
I went with the HIF swap on my 1980 MGB. I've replaced the distributor with one from Brit-Tek (in their "Ultimate Ignition Kit" - http://www.brittek.com/ultimateignitionkit.html), which uses manifold
/html/mgs/2006-02/msg00163.html (8,883 bytes)

17. Re: 79B dual carb conversion -- which type of carb? (score: 1)
Author: "Keith G." <kger@plex.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 08:11:01 -0500
I believe it's a 45D. I'm not at the house right now, so I can't check to be sure, but that number rings a bell. -- Keith G. 1979 B
/html/mgs/2006-02/msg00165.html (8,523 bytes)

18. Re: 79B dual carb conversion -- which type of carb? (score: 1)
Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 13:32:19 -0000
The two are completely interchangeable - given the port on the rear carb, and any distributor can use either carb or manifold vacuum. UK spec cars used the same 45D distributor from 1974 onwards even
/html/mgs/2006-02/msg00166.html (8,990 bytes)

19. Re: 79B dual carb conversion -- which type of carb? (score: 1)
Author: "Keith G." <kger@plex.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 08:51:18 -0500
Uh, it might be the 25D model, now that I think about it following a reminder from a friend. Good point. With the older distributor and coil, I'm getting better gas mileage than I've ever gotten with
/html/mgs/2006-02/msg00167.html (8,544 bytes)


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