[Bmcu] SU Carb Spares

[Mark Milligan]

Another option that I've heard is good (but have not used)- 
http://joecurto.com/

Mark
(yellow Europa)

On 6/16/2013 7:08 PM, Gary Lindstrom 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 ().   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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