[Bmcu] SU Carb Spares

[Kevin Cowan]

 I have used apple hydraulics to rebuild and test three or four sets of SUs for MGs, Healeys and a Jag.  $500 a set by not problems.  

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On Jun 16, 2013, at 7:08 PM, Gary Lindstrom <gary at cs.utah.edu> wrote:

> Ryan,
> 
> Don't be overwhelmed by what you found in your SU's. Despite their malevolent reputation, these are very straightforward, even ingenious (IMHO) devices that run without complaint once set up properly.
> 
> I have quite a boneyard of SU parts of various states of serviceability, and you are welcome to pick and choose whatever you can use.
> 
> If you decide to have your carbs professionally rebuilt, I have a terrific guy to recommend:
> 
> JT's Carburetors
> Bob Johnson
> 19785 South Par Lane
> Claremore, OK 74017
> 918-850-3905
> P.O. Box 493
> Claremore, OK 74018
> jtcarburetor at gmail.com
> 
> I had Bob rebuild the carbs on my Aston Martin and if I remember correctly, my XK140, and he did a very expert reasonably priced jobs.
> 
> Hope this helps,
>     --Gary
> 
> On 6/16/2013 6:44 PM, Ryan Border wrote:
>> Tore into my Jag today to root cause the fuel leak (dribbling out of the bottom of the front carb).    Turned out to be a perished (cracked and crispy) jet diaphragm on the front carb (SU HD-8).   Checked the rear, it wasn't a whole lot better; but it hadn't actually broken yet, like the front.   This deep into it, I might as well renew a few wear items (needles, seats, float lever arms, gaskets, etc.).
>> 
>> Is there a local (SLC) shop that stocks these sort of small SU spares? 
>> 
>> I could not believe what I found in my fuel filter while I had things apart:
>> http://t.co/mtIEKxeWDP
>> 
>> It was nearly packed full of small rust particles.   It definitely did it's job.  Somewhat surprising that fuel was flowing through it at all.
>> 
>> It was great meeting a few more of you in person at the field day yesterday-
>> 
>> Ryan Border.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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