[Healeys] Non Healey Request

[Bob Spidell]

I generally like Ant Anstead--still preferred Edd, though--but when he 
called SUs 'rubbish' I almost threw my remote at the big screen. Even a 
pro like Edd had to bring in a specialist to tune the Webers on a Lambo.

SUs are a simple, elegant design; compared to them fixed-choke carbs 
with their multiple jets, accelerator pumps--a common failure point--are 
a kludge. Both share common float valve/bowl issues.


On 11/23/2020 8:48 AM, David Nock BCS via Healeys wrote:
> We have removed several sets of Webers over the years on several 
> different British Cars. Triumphs, MGs, Healeys. Due to poor running, 
> poor gas economy etc.,
> They are great if you have a high performance engine but on a stock or 
> mild built British motor they are more work that they are worth.
> The SU carbs once set up correctly will not require and fiddling
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> 209-948-8767
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
> *From:* Kees Oudesluijs via Healeys
> *Sent:* Monday, November 23, 2020 8:28 AM
> *To:* healeys at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Non Healey Request
>
> The Weber, or better two Webers (or DellOrtos) should be fine. However 
> they should be fitted with the correct jets and venturies. Best to 
> contact a MG forum, they will know.
>
> Webers or DellOrtos are so much easier to maintain than the SUs. A 
> good book is Des Hammill's book How to Build & Power Tune Weber & 
> DellOrto DCOEE & DHLA Carburetors
>
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
>

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