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Re: Just thinking out loud

To: tonyr@dzn.com
Subject: Re: Just thinking out loud
From: CMaster808@aol.com
Date: Sat, 30 Nov 1996 07:49:48 -0500
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
In a message dated 96-11-30 00:29:16 EST, tonyr@dzn.com writes:

> 
>  Chet,
>   I think it's a cool idea.
>   The only triples I have seen was on a Healey 3000, which was originally
>  supposed to have had SUs but, the owner, like you and I seemed to prefer
>  ZS carbs and made the adaptation.
>   That  is one STRONG HEALEY.
>   There is a guy in El Paso who has a TR8 that has 4 ZS on the 215
>  cu.Rover V-8. Again, an outstanding preformer.
>   I think that carbs are a lot like women, you find the characteristics
>  in one that you like and stick with  it.
>   To me, SUs have entirely too many moving parts.
>   Webers, once you get them tuned, they are great, but the won't stay
>  tuned. Anybody who buys Webers and doesn't get the maintainence kit is
>  in for some rude awakenings.
>   In my opinion, Zenith Strombers, at least the CDSE manual choke models
>  can take and take and still deliver with minimal maintenance.
>   Certainly my choice since we are not dealing with "power house" engines
>  requiring ultra-high venturi velocities and outrageous performance
>  demands.
>   I think a triple set-up would just be a little bit more fun than duals,
>  and that's what it is all about, having fun.
>   I would say go for it.
>   As I said, this is my opinion. But, to me opinions are sort of like
>  hemmrhoids. We may not all have them, but if we do, we should keep them
>  to ourselves.
>   Think I should cc this to the list?
>  Best Regards,
>  TonyR
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Tony 

I'm gonna do it!!!!

Thanks Chet

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