David Massey wrote:
> Message text written by "Graham Stretch"
> >Hi Sujit
> I don't know about the Stag but all of the twin carb Triumphs I have ever
> had, have a link between the two carbs generally within the manifold so I
> would guess that your hole is correct By Triumph standards.
>
> Graham.
> <
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> Graham, Sujit,
>
> The twin Stromberg manifold on the TR8 has just such a hole in the webbing
> that separates the two circuits. The purpose of this port is, I think, to
> balance between the two sides at idle as the passage is too small to effect
> full throttle airflow. Gas dynamics are such that little air/fuel mixture
> will be interchanged through this port at moderate to full throttle.
>
> Dave
Sujit,
Yes, your Stag manifold should have a 5/8" approx. rough cast hole just below
the center retaining stud - generally referred to as a balance port.
Also have non-running Stag engine complete with OD trans that if anyone is
interested.
Regards,
Brian Schlorff
Power British
http://www.powerbritish.com/~britcars
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