Eric:
I tend to use the later cable for most modifications, the adjustable end is
useful. You will need to cut the carb. end barrel off. What I usually do
is take a butane torch and solder the wire just below the barrel, then cut
it off with tin snips, thus preventing any unraveling.
Use the 68-74 choke cable with T handle. It seems to be easier to use than
the earlier round knob design, although it's 6 of one.
My favorite mounting hole is the switch blank on the top right of the dash,
although others have suggested throwing away the rheostat and installing it
there. If you use the switch blank. Make a pair of flat plates to
sandwhich the dash, with a hole in the center for the cable.
The stock early manifold and head pipe should slide right into the later
muffler, exhaust size and location is the same.
all the best
Kelvin
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric J Russell [mailto:ejrussell@mebtel.net]
> Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2003 6:39 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: advice: dual SU's in '78 MGB
>
>
> I am planning to install dual HS-4 carbs onto a 1978 MGB. Need advice
> on the throttle cable & choke cable.
>
> Can I use the '78 style accelerator cable or should I use the 68-71
> style? (and is this a direct swap at the pedal end?)
>
> Which style choke cable should I use (and ideas on where to install)?
>
> I have a decent exhaust system ('cat back') from the '78. Is it
> feasible to obtain the headpipe for 68-74 MGB and graft it onto the
> rear portion of the exhaust system I have? i.e are the pipes similar
> diameters?
>
> TIA,
> Eric
> 1960 MGA
> 1978 MGB
> Mebane, NC
>
> P.S. I am missing the accelerator lever - connects the two throttle
> shafts on the HS-4 carbs, Moss # 373-770, item # 25, page 76. Anyone
> have a spare they'd be willing sell?
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