> It's important not to overlook the fact that SU Carburetter was an
> independent
> OE supplier, like Lucas , etc.
OK, but what would the reason for the switch be. I tried it both
ways , straddled is more logical and seemingly functional - I can't
detect any difference in operation
Just curious,
Hans
On Mar 12, 2011, at 2:18 PM, John Macartney wrote:
> I've tried everything:
>
> SNIP
>
> Does anybody have any idea why the factory went from that
> straddled to the
> non-straddled lever-clevis choke linkage with the TR3? It seems
> illogical.
>
> It's important not to overlook the fact that SU Carburetter was an
> independent
> OE supplier, like Lucas and Wilmot Breedon. If a car manufacturer
> specified two
> particular carb types, then SU would design the linkages as well.
> Additionally,
> part of the supplier contract would usually say the supplier (SU)
> reserved the
> right to amend or modify its design or specification at any time
> during the
> contract and with prior notice with the client.
>
> Jonmac
>
>
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