On Fri, 15 Nov 1996, Carl Musson (EVENTS) wrote:
> A question for the collective wisdom of the list.
>
> My 3 has a '4 engine in it (about ct39000)
> I am going to rebuild a set of carbs over the winter, and wonder
> 1) which is standard for that motor (SU or Zeniths)
Not sure, but Triumph (Yes, Triumph!) designed the Zeniths to be
interchangeable with SUs on the same manifold.
> 2) which gives better performance (SU or Zeniths)
Supposedly no discernible difference, all other conditions being equal.
> 3) which is easier to maintain
SUs, by far! (IMHO)
> 4) which is easier to rebuild
See #3!
--Andy
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