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Hi,
New to this forum so hi everyone.
I have just finished upgrading my 1985 Austin Morris changing its original 1000 cc engine to a 1300 engine. All works fine except that I need a carborator that fits this engine model. I think the original carborator was made by Stromberg... Any idea where can I find this?
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Last Edit: Jan 6, 2023 13:44:00 GMT by oferb
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If it's an A+ engine from a 1985 Austin Metro (not really sure what a 1985 Austin Morris is supposed to be as both are BMC manufacturers), there were 2 types of carburettor fitted - the SU HIF38 and the SU HIF44. Depending on your state of tune will be what determines which carb you need.
If it's a basic standard tune with relatively low compression, the HIF38 will be fine as that's what was fitted to the later 1275cc Minis. If it's higher compression, or has a high lift camshaft or bigger valve head (MG Metro spec for example), then an HIF44 is bigger and has a better range for the more tuned engine.
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Last Edit: Jan 6, 2023 13:54:33 GMT by mrbounce
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Thank you very much for your reply.
Any idea where I can get such carborators?
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I would look on ebay or speak to a local Mini club. You can also buy a brand new HIF44 on Mini Spares but it's eye-wateringly expensive.
Rebuild kits are reasonable too.
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Thank you so much for the info.
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I may have one.
I'll look later on.
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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Due to age I forgot.
Sorry, will look tomorrow.
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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Jan 10, 2023 11:08:48 GMT
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Usually, the 998cc A-series was fitted with a HIF38, whereas a 1275cc would have the larger HIF44.
You could still run the 1275 on a HIF38, but you would need to change the needle and spring to suit.
An alternative would be to fit a 1.5" HS4 SU carb, as fitted to 1300 Minis, Marinas, etc.
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Jan 10, 2023 12:09:50 GMT
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I'm guessing the OP might be in the USA, weren't a lot of cars fitted with Strombergs for export to there because of emissions stuff? I know some Triumph that would have been SU here were Stromberg there.
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Last Edit: Jan 10, 2023 12:10:06 GMT by droopsnoot
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Apr 26, 2023 20:32:06 GMT
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Yes, same with Jaguar E-types and the like...
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