Hi Pouya
It is perfectly feasible to rebush the bodies and fit new spindles then the
bodies are as new. I did this by purchasing the new spindles then making the
bushes (I am a tool maker but any half decent machine shop or a pal with a
home lathe and a pillar drill should be able to do this) the bushes need no
more than a turned outer diameter and a reamed inner diameter, the important
thing is that the diameters be concentric, the hardest bit of the job is
setting up the carb body vertically on the pillar drill to ensure the axis
of the spindle is not changed (a few thousandths of an inch won't hurt). I
made my bushes so tight I had to hone them lightly as the spindles became
tight when the body was bolted back to the manifold.
If you would like more info on this route to New carbs ask!
Was it worth the effort yes, as economy improved, idle became more stable
and repeatable, (all you with engines whose revs drop to near stall point
then recover to somewhere near normal check your spindles, as worn spindles
never land in the same place twice!)
Graham,
1967 1300 FWD
1968 2000 Saloon
1972 2.5PI Saloon
1974 Sprinted Dolomite 1850
1975 Toledo in restoration!
http://www.triumph-iw.co.uk
http://www.mickdolphin.co.uk Spares Supplier.
> Ok folks-
>
> It's time to replace the old Carbs, since my car may not pass smog
> anymore. Anyone know where (Worldwide) I can buy NOS Zenith Strombergs?
> Or where I can purchase rebuilds that don't have spindle wear? Did the
> usual three outlets, TRF, Moss, BV..no luck.
>
> Thanks-
> Pouya
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