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sam christie
United Kingdom
3101 Posts |
 Posted - 13/11/2014 : 21:27:02
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I have just discovered that I need a pair of SU carburettor float chamber caps. These have been described as " Forward outlet right hand" but look like this -
The cap is about 2" in diameter. Any help would be appreciated.
Sam |
Edited by - sam christie on 13/11/2014 21:29:57 |
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sam christie
United Kingdom
3101 Posts |
Posted - 13/11/2014 : 22:34:24
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Here is another image of the type of cap I need with or without fittings. Commonly seen on J-types.
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Bob Grunau
Canada
290 Posts |
Posted - 14/11/2014 : 14:41:32
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The caps shown in second photo are very common on T type and MGA cars. Available in left ( #1190 ) or right inlet( #1191 ) , usually tickler pin is blanked off on later units but the hole can be opened up if you wish a tickler pin. I have carb parts in Canada, expensive to mail to UK.
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BobH
United Kingdom
250 Posts |
Posted - 14/11/2014 : 15:14:08
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These may well still be available new, there is something very similar shown in the 2012 issue of the SU catalogue.
Parts AUE251 and AUE252
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sam christie
United Kingdom
3101 Posts |
Posted - 14/11/2014 : 16:40:31
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I simply copied the previous images off the internet as approximations and indeed the tickler is not essential but the right handedness and 2" size are important. I suspect the T and MGA sizes were larger - possibly 2 3/8" ?.
This looks close to what I need-
Sam |
Edited by - sam christie on 15/11/2014 11:31:13 |
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6131 Posts |
Posted - 14/11/2014 : 16:46:21
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When you get the correct lids, Sam, then you'll need some nice curly nickel plated pipework to go with them 
Simon J
J3437
P.S, Notice the black painted bellhousing - looks so much better than red don't you think? |
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sam christie
United Kingdom
3101 Posts |
Posted - 14/11/2014 : 17:59:01
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Oh yes.Very nice too! And all very pretty.
Sam |
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Oz34
United Kingdom
2539 Posts |
Posted - 14/11/2014 : 21:39:36
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And shows up well your theory about the J's carpet Simon; it certainly would look a little weird if the bell housing were red!
Is this a recent pic, i.e., is the box back in now?
Cheers,
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O.Thomas
United Kingdom
755 Posts |
Posted - 14/11/2014 : 21:49:56
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| Yes Sam you are correct the T type ones are bigger diameter than MMM ones |
Edited by - O.Thomas on 14/11/2014 21:51:11 |
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6131 Posts |
Posted - 14/11/2014 : 23:15:41
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Sam,
According to theBurlen SU website the float chamber for the J2 is the T1 which is 2" in diameter - see http://sucarb.co.uk/float-chambers-spares/float-lid-assemblies.html
The T type ones are 2 3/8"
Dave,
Yes, the box is back in and all seems to be working well. The clutch will be getting a test tomorrow as, weather permitting, the Ulster Centre is running an AutoSOLO and I'm planning to enter.
Simon J
J3437 |
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Oz34
United Kingdom
2539 Posts |
Posted - 15/11/2014 : 14:26:42
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Great news Simon!
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sam christie
United Kingdom
3101 Posts |
Posted - 15/11/2014 : 17:07:08
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Simon's J2 was going very nicely today at the Ulster Centre Autosolo .
I particularly admired Simon's carburettor float chamber lids.
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Blue M
United Kingdom
1472 Posts |
Posted - 15/11/2014 : 22:03:05
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Is it normal for J carbs to not have jet return springs? Just wondering.
Ian |
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
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Blue M
United Kingdom
1472 Posts |
Posted - 16/11/2014 : 09:48:43
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Thanks Simon. I spent ages trying to work out how to fit return springs to twin M Type carbs which don't have springs at all. Clearly I needn't have bothered.
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graham holdsworth
United Kingdom
424 Posts |
Posted - 16/11/2014 : 10:38:33
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Off topic a bit ,sorry, but great picture Sam of Simon exercising the J2. One for the Year Book perhaps Cat.
By the way Simon is the lack of hat an aerodynamic tweek ?
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Edited by - graham holdsworth on 16/11/2014 10:39:20 |
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