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MG MGA - Carb. balance gadgets

I have just successfully balanced the twin SU's using the device Steve Gyles put me wise to. see attached. I used two pieces of nylon tubing to insert into the pots, bent the wires and started up. The two now rise in unison! It is a very visual way to achieve the best result.
Thanks Steve, owe you one - again!
Barry
BM Gannon

where is the picture?

BM Gannon

So simple and obvious compared to removing the inlet manifold and applying the usual measuring/balancing devices. The cynic I am, is there a defect in this technology?!

Joe
Joe Gates

This is the kit Barry was referring to: http://www.mgaroadster.co.uk/su_carburettor_tool.htm

As Barry found out you can put almost any type of 'tube' in the piston damper tube. I believe someone on this site has even used a couple of screwdrivers

Steve
Steve Gyles

Re-write - air-intake rather than inlet manifold!
Joe Gates

There is a standard SU tool kit for this that has been around forever, It costs about $25 and includs metal posts that fit the damper perfectly, the wires, a jet wrench, and several other accesories. Well worth the price from the usual suppliers.
J Heisenfeldt

JH

Have a look at my hyperlink above. That's the kit.

Steve
Steve Gyles

This thread was discussed on 04/01/2008

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