The carbs have a 40mm throat, so that rules out the A series engine.
Fred - So.SF
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Walter" <twalter@austin.rr.com>
To: "roadster List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2001 8:35 AM
Subject: Re: Need help to id SU carbs
> Nissan A series engine?? (if carbs are 1.5" 38mm)
>
> To bolt on the Datsun Competition SU setup required a
> non USA cylinder head (GX series) from what I recall.
>
> The A12-A13-A14-A15 engines ran for some years. I remember
> seeing the A15's in RWD vehicles in Mexico. Typically
> those motors had a single carb, but would not be suprised
> to discover a "SSS" version with the SU's on it.
>
> What is the throat diameter of those carbs? The round
> domes and four bolt flange almost look like a 46mm. Yet,
> that would be too large for a 1500cc motor.
>
> Tom
>
>
>
> snyler wrote:
>
> > datsunmike wrote
> >
> >
> >>I really don't think it's for a L series motor as the mounting flanges
are
> >>different. I wouldn't be surprised if it was for a Toyota.
> >>
> > We've ruled out E series, J series and l series...The fittings on the
> > manifold and the air cleaner look very Nissan tho'
> >
> > Alan Bent? Eddie R? Tom W?
> >
> > -Marc
> >
> >
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> > Marc Tyler
> > Sisterdale TX
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> > 1965 L-320 #L320 013642 "Domino"
> > 1965 L-320 Parts car Don't name a chicken you're going to eat.
> >
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