[Healeys] Carburators on 1960's Era Rally Cars

[Harold Manifold]

Thanks David. I am interested in the triple SU engines. Does Robson book
say if the carbs HD6 or HD8? Does anyone have a picture of the 1960 triple
SU engine?

Harold

On Sun, Jan 4, 2026 at 12:17 PM David Wirken <dmw at wirkenphoto.com> wrote:

> In Reading the book "Works Rally Cars by Graham Robson , it is noted "
> Triple-SU engines producing about 170bhp were fitted from 1960, then
> aluminium cylinder heads and triple Weber carburettors ( with a peak output
> of about 210bhp) followed in 1962
>
> On Sun, Jan 4, 2026 at 1:35 PM richard mayor via Healeys <
> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> Ken Rudd made go fast parts and sold them under the name Rudd Speed.
>> They were not used on factory (works) cars.  Rudd speed manifolds were for
>> SU carbs.  Works rally cars used Webers.
>>
>> Richard Mayor
>> boyracer466 at gmail.com
>>
>>
>>
>> On Jan 4, 2026, at 10:33 AM, Harold Manifold <manifold at telus.net> wrote:
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I am considering updating the carburetor setup on my MkI BT7 to match the
>> configuration used on the factory rally cars. I have seen photos of the
>> Rudd Speed triple HD6 arrangement and was wondering if this is the setup
>> the rally cars utilized.
>>
>> Any information or photos you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
>> My goal is to ensure the setup remains period-correct.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Harold
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