[Shop-talk] Odd tool in a pouch

Eric Russell ejrussell61 at gmail.com
Fri Dec 6 13:02:51 MST 2024


I also have an SK Synchrometer (accurate air flow meter) to balance the
four carbs on my motorcycle. After using the SU Tool Kit I have checked the
balance with the synchrometer and found it to be spot on.

EjR

On Fri, Dec 6, 2024 at 2:50 PM Jack Brooks <JIBrooks at live.com> wrote:

> Thank you Eric, Pat and Dave,
>
> I do have SU’s on my  1960 Triumph TR3A and I do have both jet adjusting
> wrenches for them. I’ve used the floating ball vacuum device in the past,
> but will try these next time.  It seems like it could be easier.  It’s been
> a long time since I’ve balanced the carbs. They are due for some work as
> they are relocating (with my wife, myself our TR3 and TR8) from 400 feet to
> 6,600 feet in the next month or so.  We are relocating from Seattle-ish, WA
> to Park City-ish, Utah.
>
>
>
> Eric, nice link to learn how to use them!!
>
>
>
> Anyone with The British Motor Club of Utah, I’ve already joined and please
> feel free to reach out.
>
>
>
> Thanks gentlemen.  These lightning quick responses are greatly
> appreciated.
>
>
>
> Jack
>
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> *From:* Eric Russell <ejrussell61 at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Friday, December 6, 2024 10:46 AM
> *To:* Jack Brooks <JIBrooks at live.com>
> *Cc:* shop-talk at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Shop-talk] Odd tool in a pouch
>
>
>
> SU Carburetter Tool Kit. Very useful tool (if you have SU carbs). Appears
> to be missing the jet adjusting wrench (not a vital part).
>
> see: https://www.mgaguru.com/mgtech/carbs/cb130.htm
>
>
>
> EjR
>
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>
> On Fri, Dec 6, 2024 at 1:42 PM Jack Brooks <JIBrooks at live.com> wrote:
>
> I was going through some tools in my shop and came across a small pouch
> with an odd collection of pipes and pins, but I have no idea what it is
> for.  The pipes are about 5 inches in length. One picture in the pouch and
> one fully laid out.  Yes, the tubes do assemble.
>
>
>
> Does anyone recognize this tool?
>
> Jack
>
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