sprint carb mounts

[pmn74]

Hey all, i need your wisdom. My sprint, 2" su carbs rubber mounts to manifold, knackered! Rear carb now hanging somewhat loose, hence the non starting. Are the mounts a standard, or do i need mounts for 2" carbs? I remember reading on here sometime ago, a debate about rubber versus alloy mounts. What do you guys suggest?

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[David6214]

I like the alloy ones, that said mine need new sealing rings, I'll have to see if they are obtainable - anyone know....<br>
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<p>1981 1500 HL -daily driver<br>
1980 Inca Sprint - high days and holidays (and any other excuse) <br>
1978 Inca Sprint - on ebay from 19:30 12th Sept 130026460130<br>
1978 Yellow 1850 auto sprint-notvery-alike - nasty shunt - undecided<br>
1973 Mimosa Sprint - sold, awaiting collection beginning of October<br>
tbc Project car for winter rebuild </p><i></i>

[alun n]

No brainer!<br>
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Alloy are the only way to go; Club can supply, 2" or 1.75"

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[MalcGE]

Club only has 1.75's in stock, not sure wot would be invlolved in opening them out to 2.00<br>
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[alun n]

Phil inferred it would be no problem...<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[MalcGE]

I'm sure it wouldn't be <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[redrichie]

get 'em fitted, never worry again imho. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[SprintV8]

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No problem going out to 2" I trust the stud spacing is the same on both carb's.<br>
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Let me know how many are needed and I'll get the ball rolling.<br>


<p>1980 Dolomite SprintV8 (In the process of modifying the Alloy sump)<br>
2002 Citroen Xsara 2.0 HDi Estate.... Part's delivery Vehicle.<br>
They laugh at me because I am different. I laugh at them because they are all the same!)<br>
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[pmn74]

I need two please missus <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START 8) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/glasses.gif ALT="8)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[pmn74]

Malc, will you be getting the 2" mounts in again? My baby is off the road now, cant have that, i'm going cold turkey already <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> Where can i get some carb mounts, alloy or rubber, this is my life here <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START 8) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/glasses.gif ALT="8)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[iandollysprint]

I need two as well<br>
Thanks

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[Leeds Sprint]

My first week as a Dolomite owner (last Feb) ended with the purchase of some very expesive <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>rubber</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> carb mounts from those folks in Lincolnshire. If only I knew better.<br>
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I'm sure the alloy ones are much more durable, but I do notice that the rubber ones provide a degree of shock absorbtion, particulary on cold starts when my Dolomite runs a bit lumpy. <br>
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Is this shock absorbtion of any benefit to the functioning of the carbs? Do the alloy ones provide the same benefit? <br>
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Chris

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[alun n]

Stud spacing appears to be the same on HS6 and HS8 at approx 54mm.<br>
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Were the Club to have 2" available then I'd have a pair too...maybe two pair eventually<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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I believe I now have a contact who can reamer out manifolds to 2" too...

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[Jon Tilson]

the makers were probably right. Now I know BL product engineering wasnt the best but in my 30 odd years of Triumph ownership I can count the after market "improvements" in very small numbers.<br>
For me the jury is out on alloy carb mounts. Its even out on leaking perished looking rubbers needing changed.<br>
I've fitted quite a few "new" ones to 1850's to replace perished and manky looking ones that, having removed them, I could clearly see were NOT leaking air. The new ones do however cos the flanges arent flat and the sealing rings dont protrude enough to seal. Result is car runs like a camel, if at all..<br>
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So if you do buy the lincolnshire pork sausage variety then expect them to need thick gaskets and lots of silicone sealant to work, then expect them to look as manky and perished in 6 months time when you wish you hadnt thrown the old ones away.<br>
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Before carb mounts its always breather hoses.<br>
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Alloy mounts....hmmm so what do you do about insulating from the nice water heated inlet manifold that will boil your fuel away and stop you restarting until you've cooled down or knacker your pump and battery churning away to get enough go juice up again to start.<br>
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So thats the reason for the rubber mounts...I dont really buy the shock absorber bit, well not on Sprints anyway.<br>
I suppose most alloy mount users just dont do lots of short trips on hot days...<br>
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Jonners <br>


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[redrichie]

...as ever..<br>
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I actually find my car is easier to start in the morning if left outside overnight than if I've parked it in my garage.<br>
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Obviously when put in the garage still warm, it takes longer to cool down and therefore more fuel can vapourise off.<br>
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Of course, moving to a new house without a garage will remove my problem...<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :| --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/indifferent.gif ALT=":|"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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