Date: Fri, 14 Aug 1998 08:12:42 -0700
From: William Davies <w.davies@virgin.net>
Subject: Re: Stromberg CD125 Carburettors for 948?
I should add to what I wrote that the manifold is made by ALEXANDER who
are/were quite a well known producer of aftermarket components at the time
of Herald production.
William Davies wrote:
> Hi,
> This past weekend I picked up something of an oddity at an
> autojumble. It's a twin carb manifold to fit a 948/1200 Triumph engine
> (or 803 Standard I suppose) fitted with Twin Stromberg carbs. The odd
> thing is they are 1.25" Carburettors, ie., CD125. Does anyone know where
> these came from? I've never seen them before, and my usual sources can't
> supply diaphragms for this size. Generally, the carbs seem pretty good,
> but I don't want to put them on a car until I have at least got spare
> diaphragms.
> If anyone can tell me what cars used these carbs, I might be able to
> obtain spares from the appropriate specialists.
> All help gratefully received,
> Cheers,
> Bill.
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William,
Best supplier that I know of for all parts for ex-Rootes group cars including
the Hillman/Chryslers supposedly fitted with your carbs is:
R J Grimes (Coulsdon) Ltd
Hadleigh Garage
Marlpit Lane
Coulsdon
Surrey
CR5 2YE
England
Tel: 0181-668-1455
FAX: 0181-668-6752
Parts stockists for Rootes vehicles, dating back to the 1930's, plus Peugeot,
Talbot, Simca, Chrysler (UK), and Matra up to the present.
Worldwide mail order service.
No financial interest etc, but I have had good service from them.
Regards
Leon F Guyot
TSSC International Liaison Secretary
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