In a message dated 96-06-28 11:58:37 EDT, you write:
>Brian Knopp wrote:
>>
>> Hi, again!
>>
>> I've been reading along and have seen several references to a part
called
>> an "SU". I infer from context that it has something to do with
>carburation.
>> Could one (or more) of you nice people fill me in?
>>
>> Brian Knopp
>> Programmer
>> Travel Technologies Group
>
>Brian,
>
>My understanding is that SU stands for Skinners Union, manufacturer of
>the carburetors. There are several models of SU carbureors, HS-4 & HS-6
>to name a few.
>
>Regards,
>
>Chad Jester
>
>
I once heard that SU's originally had leather diaphragms to seal the air
piston (a design more like Strombergs); these leather diaphragms were the
product of Skinners' Union. Whether they originated the whole design or
bought it, I don't recall, but they were primarily a leather products company
in the early days, hence the name "Skinners' Union".
-Karl
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