How much does it cost to get a carburetor fixed?
Depending on the extent of service that needs to be performed, this type of service typically costs around $200 to $300. If your carburetor needs to be replaced, it may run you between $500 and $800 total.
How do you clean SU carbs?
Check the bottom of the bowl for sediment and remove any by dislodging it with a small screwdriver. Wash out the bowl with clean petrol and wipe dry with a lint-free cloth. Replace the top with a new gasket and tighten the screws evenly. Refit the fuel pipe to the chamber top.
Who makes SU carbs?
Welcome to Burlen Ltd, home of vintage and classic vehicle fuel systems. Over the years Burlen has become renowned for its role in manufacturing, restoring and re-introducing a number of famous classic vehicle fuel systems and associated spares including SU, Amal, Zenith, Stromberg and Solex.
When should I replace my carburetor?
Signs that indicate your carburetor needs to be replaced include:
- Poor fuel economy.
- The vehicle idles too fast.
- Your car floods when you try to start it.
- The vehicle has a rough idle.
- Your car stalls at low speeds.
- The vehicle hesitates under load.
Is it expensive to rebuild a carburetor?
If the carburetor will not adjust properly, replace it with a high quality part. The labor cost to rebuild a carburetor is prohibitive and often is more expensive than installing a replacement.
Are SU carbs still made?
The S. U. Carburetter Company Limited of 1936 was voluntarily liquidated in December 1994. Carburetter Company Limited, which continues to manufacture carburettors, pumps and components, mainly for the classic car market.
What oil goes in a SU carb?
The first is SU Damper Oil, which is a straight 20 grade and comes in a handy 125ml bottle. This oil is for use where the carburetter is fitted with a damper inside the piston and can be used on all SU, Zenith and CD carburetters.
What are the new parts for a SU carb?
SU Carb Parts: New parts installed: Throttle shafts & throttle shaft bushings (Brass Oil-Lite) “Not Teflon Lined”, throttle valves/discs, New floats NOT included, float valves, pins & levers, jet tubes, jet bearing kits, metering needles, air piston return springs, dampers, suction chamber & float bowl retaining screws & all seals & gaskets.
How big is the needle on a SU carburetor?
The needle is a precision piece, with nine to 16 specific diameters measured during the manufacturing process to ensure proper fuel flow throughout the range of air flow to the carb. Thus, the SU self-adjusts to the air/fuel requirements of an engine.
Who was the inventor of the SU carburetor?
Based upon a principle developed and patented by George Skinner in 1905, the SU (as in Skinners Union) carburetor changed very little until emissions regulations pretty much made them obsolete about 30 years ago.
How does a SU carburetor increase fuel flow?
SU carburetors do the opposite, increasing fuel flow to richen the air/fuel mixture without limiting air flow. Most SUs do this by lowering the jet, which allows more fuel to flow thanks to the needle’s taper. Conventional carburetors use an accelerator pump to squirt more fuel into the mixture on hard acceleration.