[Healeys] Non Healey Request

[Michael MacLean]

 The problem with the Weber on this engine is that I have no idea what cam is being used.  I also do not know how the aluminum head is flowing air.  Maybe using a professional tuning the Weber  on a dyno I could get the right combo of emulsion tubes, jets etc.  Much simpler procedure with the SU carbs.  Just one needle to get right and one nut to turn and a Gunson Colortune will tell me if the mixture is right.  In any case the Weber is coming off and goes on the shelf.
Mike MacLean

    On Monday, November 23, 2020, 9:28:36 AM PST, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:  
 
  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
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 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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