The original pair of SU carburetors are the best for virtually any
"street" A series engine, especially a "stock" set-up. He should have
them rebuilt and installed by a QUALIFIED shop or individual (ask
around, get some references/feed-back). Once he's had that done, other
than keeping the piston dampers filled and the throttle shafts lubed, he
needs to keep his hands off of them for the next 10-20 years. They'll
be just fine.
Bud Osbourne
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From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com@autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
uniquelittlecars@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 1:57 AM
To: spridgets; Sprite; Midget/Sprite
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Question
A friend just got a 1970 MG Midget. The car seems to be in pretty good
condition. No rust - the paint and interior need some work. The motor is
running. He took the a car a shop. They said the twin SU's were in sad
shape and the compression was all the same and excellent. He asked me
about carburetors. Wrong person as i know very little so i thought i
would ask the group. If he should rebuild the SU's or run a different
carburetor. What they are running as far as model and size 38, 40 or 45
MM. What manifold they are using? What is the best place to find or buy
the parts? He is wondering which way to go and is having a hard time.
I am glad my carburetors are fine. All the options sound like money to
me. He plans to join the group in the future. He tossed a coin and the
car won. So for now he is with out a computer.
Vigil
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