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1. SU carb problem (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 1998 14:46:45 -0800
I just finished rebuilding some early 60s SU carbs, and I think I finally go almost everything right. The one problem is that the rear carb's piston rises very slowly when pushed up with a screwdrive
/html/triumphs/1998-01/msg00552.html (7,668 bytes)

2. Re: SU carb problem (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 1998 18:07:03 EST
Just sounds like too much oil in that carb. Try removing some with an eyedropper or a drinking straw. Christopher M.Lillja Marketing Associate Princeton University Press Tel:609 258 4900 Fax:609 258
/html/triumphs/1998-01/msg00554.html (7,077 bytes)

3. Re: SU carb problem (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Thu, 08 Jan 1998 18:59:39 -0800
Karim, just a few questions a matched pair and cannot be switched. when any two items are involved I have always found it best to complete just one and then put it aside and start on the other. Just
/html/triumphs/1998-01/msg00556.html (8,949 bytes)

4. Re: SU carb problem (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 09 Jan 1998 05:53:31 -0800
** Try switching the dampers, not the pistons, but the damper rods. If the problem switches to the other carb. then you've found the problem. Damper rod's are still available - if it's not that, I ca
/html/triumphs/1998-01/msg00602.html (7,863 bytes)

5. SU carb problem (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 1998 14:33:28 -0600
karim> Any suggestions on what might be going on? I karim> haven't tuned the carbs yet,=20 but I imagine that karim> if I left it this way, then that carb would rob karim> power and=20 always run le
/html/triumphs/1998-01/msg00639.html (7,740 bytes)

6. SU carb problem (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 1998 14:35:02 -0600
One more thing, before you do anything else. Take the oil out with a straw or a rag and see if the problem goes away. This can happen with just too much oil in there. -MM
/html/triumphs/1998-01/msg00640.html (7,935 bytes)

7. Re: SU carb problem (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 09 Jan 1998 19:48:52 -0600
Karim, Try swapping the damper plungers(the little rod), if the front damper is the sluggish, you need a new damper plunger. If not, check to see if the damper plunger tube is out of round. Just a co
/html/triumphs/1998-01/msg00656.html (8,701 bytes)

8. SU carb problem (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 1998 10:47:15 -0800
A reference was made to the "Big Three" Could you please name names for someone thinking about having a pair of HS2's rebuilt
/html/triumphs/1998-01/msg00898.html (6,688 bytes)

9. Re: SU carb problem (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 1998 11:41:21 -0800
I think when people speak of the "Big 3" they are talking about 1. Moss Motors 800-667-7872 2. Victoria British 3800-255-0088 3. The Roadster Factory. 800-678-8764 I found that the kits from TRF are
/html/triumphs/1998-01/msg00900.html (7,663 bytes)

10. SU Carb problem (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 1996 21:55:54 -0400
Any thoughts on this? I have a '66 Spitfire w/ standard SU HS2's. I have completely rebuilt them with new floats, gaskets, jets, etc. I purchased new Grose Jets and to replace the needle and seat set
/html/triumphs/1996-06/msg00522.html (6,749 bytes)

11. Re: SU Carb problem (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 19 Jun 1996 09:20:13 +0200
Not being an expert my first suspision is that the float level is incorrectly adjusted (assuming the grose jets are OK) allowing more fuel into the bowl than is consumed by the engine. The surplus w
/html/triumphs/1996-06/msg00533.html (6,844 bytes)

12. Re: SU Carb problem (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 19 Jun 1996 07:47:12 -0700
Oh boy oh boy....I get to help with something instead of asking FOR help.... I had the exact same symptom with my MG's SU's and Grose Jets.....it seemed the metal tabs on the floats were vibrating an
/html/triumphs/1996-06/msg00546.html (7,603 bytes)

13. Re: SU Carb problem (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 19 Jun 96 11:28:24 EDT
** Resending note of 06/19/96 10:55 And T. J. Noto replied: Let me second T.J.'s comment. I've tried Grose-Jets and never been happy with them. I've had two bad right out of the envelope. One, the ba
/html/triumphs/1996-06/msg00548.html (8,224 bytes)

14. Re: SU Carb problem (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Thu, 20 Jun 1996 08:20:22 +0100 "Re: SU Carb problem" (Jun 19, 11:28am)
This may be a silly question but... How do you know that the float chambers are flooding at 60! I have gross jets, so it might be important. Cheers, Chris. -- -- 1977 Spitfire 1500...Everyday/Only Dr
/html/triumphs/1996-06/msg00574.html (7,329 bytes)


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