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>From: Ccanepa50@aol.com
>Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 23:40:13 EDT
>Subject: Re: SU Carbs
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>my take on the oil in the S.U. is that it acts like a shock absorber to
>control part throttle flutter. my full race carbs do not have oil in them
>at all. correct me if I am wrong but S.U.s function well with 4 psi fuel
>pressure, best to run higher pressure (7psi) from the pump up to a regulator
>w/guage located under the bonnet set a 4 psi............this assures
adequate
>fuel to the float bowl in all "on track" situations
>I send this to all the list so my I may get corrected if not completely
>acurate
>.........................chuck
>
I agree. On my '67 Midget, I run 5lbs fuel pressure at the regulator in the
trunk near the fuel cell. I had problems at 6000 rpm+ when I ran 2+ psi. I
also don't use any atf in the carbs. The throttle response is quicker
without it because it is intended to be a damper for street car use.
Bob
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