Hi all,
1. I have a brand-new set of TriumphTune manifolds for my GT6. These 3
pieces are stepped to allow bonnet clearance. As long as the carbs are
mounted within about 5 deg to the horizontal (ISTR), the upslope of the
manifold shouldn't make too much difference.
2. Thanks for all the comments rgds dishwashing carbs. I had a
disappointing morning dismantling a 40 I just bought blind for 55GBP plus
postage. Contrary to the description of "good condition", it seems this 40
has been through a blaster - there is a dark abrasive ferrous dust in the
innards!!!!!!!! Every screw head is chewed up, and I wouldn't have thought
the innards have seen petrol for a looooong time!
Anyway, I spent some time this afternoon stripping it, prior to testing the
DW theory - not much to lose, I guess!
First off, I put the components into a pot full of boiling water and a
couple of "Persil" tablets. Not only does this stuff work well on your
clothes, but it removed nearly *all* of the gunge - with the help of a
gentle toothbrushing. Good start. Into the DW, on a hot wash. At the end
of the cycle, the bits were not really that much cleaner - shame. So, one
last dunk in the "Persil" solution, a good rinse, and then 5 mins at gas
mark 2 to dry out (really)! One really clean set of bits to rebuild - this
carb could have a new lease of life, yet.
3. You know, the really sad thing about this saga is that I am still *very*
tempted to go the way of petrol injection - I have a contact who has already
offered me a full set of gear for a good price. Of course, all the bits
will need rebuilding to unleaded spec with viton rubbers etc = more cash
out, and we're just about to start building our house! Maybe I should
advertise the triple weber setup and jump in with both feet??? What do you
think - triple Webers or Lucas PI?
Result: "Persil" beats dishwashing carbs anyday!
Jon
----- Original Message -----
From: William Hooper <rotoflex@hotmail.com>
>
> Does your manifold require you to put a bubble in the hood?
>
> When I assembled a triple 40 DCOE's setup for my GT6 (Only a few decades
> ago), I only found one supplier with a manifold that did not require
making
> a bubble in the hood.
>
> When it arrived, I discovered that 5 & 6 were side draft, 3 & 4 were
> slightly updraft, 1 & 2 were more updraft. I have had the Webers on & off
> the car several times, & wonder if the mix of intake angles on the
manifold
> for the Webers contributes to the irascibility of the carburetion.
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