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The problem with the Weber on this engine is that I have no idea what cam =
is being used.=C2=A0 I also do not know how the aluminum head is flowing ai=
r.=C2=A0 Maybe using a professional tuning the Weber=C2=A0 on a dyno I coul=
d get the right combo of emulsion tubes, jets etc.=C2=A0 Much simpler proce=
dure with the SU carbs.=C2=A0 Just one needle to get right and one nut to t=
urn and a Gunson Colortune will tell me if the mixture is right.=C2=A0 In a=
ny case the Weber is coming off and goes on the shelf.
Mike MacLean
On Monday, November 23, 2020, 9:28:36 AM PST, Bob Spidell <bspidell@com=
cast.net> wrote: =20
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I generally like Ant Anstead--still preferred Edd, though--but when he ca=
lled SUs 'rubbish' I almost threw my remote at the big screen. Even a pro l=
ike Edd had to bring in a specialist to tune the Webers on a Lambo.
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SUs are a simple, elegant design; compared to them fixed-choke carbs with =
their multiple jets, accelerator pumps--a common failure point--are a kludg=
e. Both share common float valve/bowl issues.
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On 11/23/2020 8:48 AM, David Nock BCS via Healeys wrote:
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We have removed several sets of Webers over the years on several differen=
t British Cars. Triumphs, MGs, Healeys. Due to poor running, poor gas econo=
my etc., They are great if you have a high performance engine but on a stoc=
k or mild built British motor they are more work that they are worth. =C2=
=A0 The SU carbs once set up correctly will not require and fiddling =C2=
=A0 David Nock
British Car Specialists
209-948-8767
www.britishcarspecialists.com =C2=A0 From: Kees Oudesluijs via Healeys =
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 8:28 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subjec=
t: Re: [Healeys] Non Healey Request =C2=A0 =20
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.
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Webers or DellOrtos are so much easier to maintain than the SUs. A good boo=
k is Des Hammill's book How to Build & Power Tune Weber & DellOrto DCOEE & =
DHLA Carburetors
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Kees Oudesluijs
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<div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">The problem with the Weber o=
n this engine is that I have no idea what cam is being used. I also d=
o not know how the aluminum head is flowing air. Maybe using a profes=
sional tuning the Weber on a dyno I could get the right combo of emul=
sion tubes, jets etc. Much simpler procedure with the SU carbs. =
Just one needle to get right and one nut to turn and a Gunson Colortune wi=
ll tell me if the mixture is right. In any case the Weber is coming o=
ff and goes on the shelf.<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">M=
ike MacLean<br></div><div><br></div>
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On Monday, November 23, 2020, 9:28:36 AM PST, Bob Spide=
ll <bspidell@comcast.net> wrote:
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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 clear=3D"none">
<br clear=3D"none">
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 clea=
r=3D"none">
<br clear=3D"none">
<br clear=3D"none">
<div class=3D"yiv7193707459yqt2562037615" id=3D"yiv7193707459yqtfd70508=
"><div class=3D"yiv7193707459moz-cite-prefix">On 11/23/2020 8:48 AM, David =
Nock BCS
via Healeys wrote:<br clear=3D"none">
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=3D"yiv7193707459yqtfd72920"><div><div dir=3D"ltr">
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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>
<div> </div>
<div>The SU carbs once set up correctly will not require and
fiddling </div>
<div> </div>
<div style=3D"FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Century';COLOR:#000000;=
">David Nock<br clear=3D"none">
British Car Specialists<br clear=3D"none">
209-948-8767<br clear=3D"none">
<a rel=3D"nofollow" shape=3D"rect" class=3D"yiv7193707459moz-tx=
t-link-abbreviated" target=3D"_blank" href=3D"http://www.britishcarspeciali=
sts.com">www.britishcarspecialists.com</a></div>
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rmal;COLOR:#000000;FONT-STYLE:normal;DISPLAY:inline;">
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<div style=3D""><b>From:</b> <a rel=3D"nofollow" shape=3D"r=
ect" title=3D"healeys@autox.team.net">Kees Oudesluijs via Healeys</a>
</div>
<div><b>Sent:</b> Monday, November 23, 2020 8:28 AM</div>
<div><b>To:</b> <a rel=3D"nofollow" shape=3D"rect" title=3D=
"healeys@autox.team.net">healeys@autox.team.net</a> </div>
<div><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] Non Healey Request</div>
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rmal;COLOR:#000000;FONT-STYLE:normal;DISPLAY:inline;">
<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
& Power Tune Weber & DellOrto DCOEE & DHLA
Carburetors<br clear=3D"none">
</p>
<p>Kees Oudesluijs</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
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