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Jim

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22nd Feb, 2004 at 07:35:58pm

Hello -

I have a Metro Turbo engine to fit to my Mini, but the carb & dizzy cap were mashed when the engine toppled with a dodgy engine crane. I have bought a new dizzy from Halfords (all of ?6 *smiley*) but am pondering what I need for the carb. Some peeps have told me that it isn;t a standard carb and I'll need one specifically from a Metro Turbo. Is this true? What spec is the standard Metro Turbo carb then, and how is it different to an "ordinary" Mini carb?

As always, any comments, help or advice is much appreciated *smiley*

Jim

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22nd Feb, 2004 at 08:16:05pm

Yes you do need a turbo carb if your running a blower.

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22nd Feb, 2004 at 10:53:16pm

The Metro Turbo carb is a sealed unit, as the engine uses a "blow through" setup. It is possible to seal an ordinary SU carb. But i would have thought it would be easier to just get another Turbo one.

Phil. *smiley*

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23rd Feb, 2004 at 08:16:18am

BTW you can still buy then brand new from Burlen (is that their name?)

Or put a wanted ad on here :)


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