Yes I'm working on a set up for the TR4 this winter. The electronics are easy as they are readily adaptable so the project is the SU conversion to throttle...
... The TR4 Strombergs are bolt-on replacements for the SU's all the way back to early TR2's, IIRC. Are the TR6 Strombergs the same as the TR4's? -- Hoyt...
Hello Hoyt, You are probably correct that the TR6 CD-175 carb will bolt right up but I'm not sure about linkage. The advantage of converting the original carbs...
I am looking to "poor" my SU carb as it is currently running rich. The float chamber body appears to be internal to the carb as we cannot locate the darn thing...
Hello all. Brand new to the group, found Rick's page through a bit of googling (sorry for the private mail Rick, I did not surf your whole website before...
David, I decided to join this list as well. While the B30E manifold will fit in the engine bay of the Volvo C303, I do not want to have to change the cylinder...
David, I have replied to your first email but will share this with the group. The adapter inserts that house the injector will fit the CD175 2-SE on the Volvo...
Rick, ... on the ... This is great news. ... I think it is just like on the TR6 8) ... Same here. As far as I've understood, the two carburetors on the B30 are...
Rick, here in Europe it is much more easy to find Bosch injectors (in the junkyards or new) than GM injectors (quite impossible to find except through eBay). ...
Hello David Snip > snip > ... Just read the PDF. A very complete description and great to have a resource like this available (thanks Jim). Cold start...
David, I have thought about using Bosch injectors however they are tall and the fuel connection makes them even taller. Fuel enters TBI injectors around the ...
... around the ... tall the ... they ... injectors ... each ... found. Any ... I understand. Room is not a problem for us (yet), I'm a bit frightened by the ...
Rick, ... Kind of "automatic choke", right ? ... We have a hand throttle on the dashboard. ... Means the coldstart and hotstart can be left the way they are....
Please excuse the intrusion. I am following this list because I am considering this modification for my TVR Vixen 2500 (TR6 engine) and am hoping to see a...
David, The MotorMan site is perfect. Cleaned and tested TBI injectors a very reasonable price! http://www.injectors4u.com/tbi_injectors.htm You asked about...
Rick, ... Excellent news ! ... Not refitting the dome is not a big problem for me 8) Here's a pic where you can see the rear carb on the engine, there's plenty...
David, Wow that is quite a truck! A friend who has been a Volvo mechanic for nearly 30 years had never seen one although he did recognize the engine. I have...
Happy new year to all. ... Thanks ! ... you, it ... Excellent. A question about fuel passage : is it direct (aluminium to injector body) or is there a bit of...
David, The connection is direct. There is no hose inside. The way I envision this set up is like a fuel rail only done with hose tees. High pressure into one...
Hi Rick, Sorry that I didn't provide better information with my original question! I have an MGB with an 1800cc engine with one Zenith/Stromberg stock...
Hi Rick, Here's an 'off the wall' one for you, I want to convert a small Piaggio motorcycle engine (125cc) to dual fuel, petrol and LPG (Autogas). Clearly the...
Hi Don, We have not done an MGB as yet but it can certainly be done and is high on my list. I make the bits required to convert that CD-175 carb into a ...
Hi, I don't know of any throttle bodies that small. Do you have room for a spacer behind the carb about 3/4" thick? If so how about putting a Bosch type...
Hi Don, Ok we are now on track with a complete conversion package for the late model MGB that uses one ZS 175CD carb. The kit is made up of my parts to convert...
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