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Setting my SU carbs

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UKPhilTR7
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Re: Setting my SU carbs

Postby UKPhilTR7 » 26 Apr 2017 05:58

Yesterday, I spent a few hours trying to get the needle on the carb balance needle down from 7.5 for both inlets. After I slackened the nuts on both the throttle and choke bars, I was able to get the gauge down to 5.5 for both. Not too bad. Now the car is running at around 900rpm’s. For the moment, I am going to leave her there and see how she goes. She sounds good when running and she hardly drops when the electric fan kicks in. I will be getting BAL needles to go with my k&n filters, but for the moment there are more pressing jobs to look at. Thanks to everyone who helped, I feel like I would be able to do this again for sure

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Re: Setting my SU carbs

Postby lgray001 » 30 Apr 2017 04:25

Off the subject; I see you converted the clock to an oil gauge. I bought an MG gauge, but I don't know what type of sender to use.

What did you use for the sensor?

As to the SU carb setup, try: https://www.skillshack.co.uk/video/su-c ... servicing/

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Re: Setting my SU carbs

Postby dursleyman » 30 Apr 2017 17:16

I used a capiliary gauge in mine because I had one in the garage.

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UKPhilTR7
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Re: Setting my SU carbs

Postby UKPhilTR7 » 30 Apr 2017 22:27

This is my kit from Robsport, which came with a Smiths OIl Pressure Gauge-Black Face ROUND BEZEL:

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/231994244076?_mwBanner=1
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