SU Carb advice

[Zs-ondabrain]

And that was the direction of my question in the first place. I don't know where I got these ones but they work fine so I ain't bitchin. Would be nice to find another set though.

Hey Bruce, What is an SU SU? Roadster?

[Arne]

Hey Bruce, What is an SU SU? Roadster?

British SUs, as built by Skinner's Union, as opposed to Hitachi SUs built under license. My MG had brass damper caps.

[ChrisZ]

Well the wife calls me " MR. DING DING" Does that count?

And why would she do that ??...

Why didn't you weld up all holes in the balance tube instead of plugging them off.

Chris

[mlc240z]

Hey Dave,

WOW!

very nice

[Zs-ondabrain]

Welding is for those in the KNOW, and I'm not on that list. I don't have aluminum welding experience and the local guy charges too much. The next set I do will be welded shut but I was in a hurry on this one.

And " Mr. Ding Ding" is a sexual reference that we won't go into on this thread. hehehe!!

mlc240Z... Thank you!! I could do better but I was in a hurry to get these on. Definately a BIG difference between the Triple Webers and the SU's. Instant power versus progressive power is really noticable. But at least it's not backfiring with every step on the pedal.

[ChrisZ]

Your local guy is a arse, i didn't pay a nickel to get mine weld shut and it only takes a few minutes if he know what he is doing.

I must have a launguage problem here, i really don't get that "mr. Ding Ding" is it because it's hanging to much;)

Chris

[=Enigma=]

Wow Dave, those carbs are looking awsome! Did you use anything to seal the polished aluminum to inhibit corrosion and extend the time between polishes? Same for the steel. I know there's a good product out there for the aluminum but I just can't recall the name of it at the moment.

[DeesZ]

Beautiful, Dave! You do nice work, thanks for sharing.

Same question about if you use anything to stall off corrosion.

[Zs-ondabrain]

Your local guy is a arse, i didn't pay a nickel to get mine weld shut and it only takes a few minutes if he know what he is doing.

Everyone is hurting around here and charging for everything. guess I need to learn how to do it myself. There's another grand out of my pocket, Damnit.

I must have a launguage problem here, i really don't get that "mr. Ding Ding" is it because it's hanging to much;)

Chris

:bulb: ding ding ding, tell him what he's won. Like a pendulum on a grandfather clock. ROFL Guess it also depends on how hot it is outside too.

I typically use Crystal Clear Hi-temp clear coat. Especially on any steel parts that were polished, then I relube everything mechanical. Thanks for the compliments guys, makes it a little more worth all the work.

Edited April 11, 2009 by Zs-ondabrain

[ChrisZ]

:bulb: ding ding ding, tell him what he's won. Like a pendulum on a grandfather clock. ROFL Guess it also depends on how hot it is outside too.

Oh, i feel better now, i started to be worried for your wife:D