running SU's without spacers?

[Patcon]

Will setting the SU's at an angle effect the operation of the float chambers or the float level???

Charles

[Healey Z]

Perhaps, but no more than a car making a sharp turn.

[Gary in NJ]

A picture is worth a thousand "holy crap that's a tight fit".

If you relocate the fuel filter, you could remove the entire inner fender. This way a 1/2 inch here or there wont really matter.

[JLPurcell]

I picked up this project last year; 1963 Austin Healey with a Z motor. It had a custom built manifold with two 32/36 down draft webers. I wanted to go back to SU's, but my measurements were off and I have two choices. Cut into the footbox of the car, which I really want to avoid, run without spacers or go back to the webers. Running without spacers certainly isn't a preference, but wondering if this is even a possibility.

Simple solution, I will take the Healey off your hands!

[Zedyone_kenobi]

That is such a noble jesture JLPurcell, you are a giver,

[Healey Z]

Just to be clear, the engine picture above is from an original Healey.

Here is a picture of my interference problem areas. Note the 2x4 engine mounts, which shows how much I will need to raise the motor.

JL, thanks for the offer. I'll let you know.

[JLPurcell]

That is such a noble jesture JLPurcell, you are a giver,

Thanks for recognizing my giving nature; it’s always been about doing for others with me. . jlp

[JLPurcell]

Beautiful car, do you know anyone who might be able to make you a thin set of ceramic spacers. Ceramic is a great insulator and would give you great results with less material. jlp

[Gary in NJ]

If you're only missing fitment by the thickness of the spacer (~1/2") you could always shave 1/4" off the manifold flange and 1/4" off the spacer.

What happens when the engine rocks though?

[Bonzi Lon]

IIRC there are 2 different thicknesses of the fiber spacers. The thick ones are about 15mm. I know my 73 has the thin ones, about 5mm. It appears you have the thick ones as seen in post 5. About 10mm gain there.

Bonzi Lon

[Healey Z]

Thanks for tip on the spacer. It looks like the thin one comes from a 260Z....anyone have a set they want to sell? I'm heading to the machine shop to see how much it would cost to mill the intake, like I've shown. Another thought is a wedge at the intake, although that creates other problems.

Edited May 24, 2011 by Healey Z

[Powderkeg]

Contact Black Dragon Automotive for the 260 insulators. Part #56-422 @$9.95 each.

Dave Ruiz

Edited May 24, 2011 by Powderkeg