05-09-2020, 10:14 AM
Hi
I have tried the reliant solex in the past, it would need re jetting to get it to work properly.
( I think I still have a brand new 1970s one somewhere )
I have had better results with Zenith Downdrafts VM-5 and the like. I have got a better jet selection for Zeniths which helps.
The only problem I have found with the Zenith is carb icing the car goes very well then all of a sudden loses power and missfires, I have found frost on the body, once it warms up again its fine until you give it open throttle on again.
At the moment I am using a semi downdraft 1 1/4" SU on the type 65. I use an E2 Needle which will not work on most Austins.
Carbs all depend on inlet manifold flange size, engine mods, camshaft choice valve size etc. Each engine is different to tune.
If you can borrow a carb from a similar engine to yours it might help you.
I have tried the reliant solex in the past, it would need re jetting to get it to work properly.
( I think I still have a brand new 1970s one somewhere )
I have had better results with Zenith Downdrafts VM-5 and the like. I have got a better jet selection for Zeniths which helps.
The only problem I have found with the Zenith is carb icing the car goes very well then all of a sudden loses power and missfires, I have found frost on the body, once it warms up again its fine until you give it open throttle on again.
At the moment I am using a semi downdraft 1 1/4" SU on the type 65. I use an E2 Needle which will not work on most Austins.
Carbs all depend on inlet manifold flange size, engine mods, camshaft choice valve size etc. Each engine is different to tune.
If you can borrow a carb from a similar engine to yours it might help you.