According to the information I obtained from Doug Jackson's site, you need the
conical K&N filters for the dual carbs on a late model to clear the brake
booster. Looks to me like it will fit but I haven't gotten mine put together
yet. Doug's site lists the Moss Part Numbers as well as the Stub Stacks that
are
recommended to go with them. Go to www.mgbmga.com and check out the Tech
Information section. You want document MGB 19 - Carb Choices.
John Reynolds
1979 MGB (in restoration)
Bill Saidel wrote:
> > ----------
> > From: Bill Saidel[SMTP:SAIDEL@CRAB.RUTGERS.EDU]
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 2:07:03 PM
> > To: Steve Shoyer
> > Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
> > Subject: RE: air filter for HIF<SZ conversion
> > Auto forwarded by a Rule
> >
> Ok, let's clear something up. Someone at the NJ LBC car show this past
> weekend at Atsion Park mentioned to me that if one uses shorter spacers and
> replaces the studs, then for heat reasons the carb is too close to the
> manifold.
>
> 1) is that accurate?
>
> While salivatating amongst the absolutely stupendous MGA's (and A-H's!) and
> the V-6 and V-8 MGB's, someone else suggested using the thin K&N filters
> with a paper filter that had been cut in half. (I think that was David D.)
>
> Could Steve and I have your learned opinion as to which way to go?
>
> Frankly, cutting a paper filter or even an oil filter and making a shorter
> spacer is far simpler to me than any other solution.
>
> Bill
> '76B
>
> At 02:40 PM 05/17/2000 -0400, you wrote:
> >I'm doing the same conversion. I just got the new thinner spacers, but now
> >the mounting studs for the carbs are too long. Is there a Moss part number
> >for shorter studs, or should I take the old ones to the local AutoZone and
> >see if I can get something that will fit? I think the air cleaners will fit
> >now, if I can get the carbs seated correctly. Thanks.
> >
> >--Steve Shoyer (1980 MGB)
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Lawrie Alexander [mailto:Lawrie@britcars.com]
> >Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2000 11:04 AM
> >To: Bill Saidel; mgs@autox.team.net
> >Subject: Re: air filter for HIF<SZ conversion
> >
> >Bill,
> >
> >If you haven't done so already, replace the stock carb spacer blocks with
> >Moss part number 372-325.
> >
> >These are half the thickness of the originals and allow the fitting of many
> >aftermarket air filters without interfering with the brake booster.
> >
> >Lawrie
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