Dolomite 1500SE Carburettors

[Jim Prince]

The Waxstat HS4s on my SE are causing me endless issues: rarely in balance, generally lumpy and frustrating.

It's been a long time since I last swapped around engines in our cars: can anyone confirm for me that the single SU and matching manifold are a direct swap with my twins? I know it'd make marginally less power/torque, but none of my Toledos have ever given me fueling issues, so am looking for a fit and forget solution.

Thanks.

[cliftyhanger]

The Waxstat HS4s on my SE are causing me endless issues: rarely in balance, generally lumpy and frustrating.

It's been a long time since I last swapped around engines in our cars: can anyone confirm for me that the single SU and matching manifold are a direct swap with my twins? I know it'd make marginally less power/torque, but none of my Toledos have ever given me fueling issues, so am looking for a fit and forget solution.

Thanks.

The dolly 1300 inlet will not fit with the twin outlet exhaust manifold. I tried. Really tried. But no....
(and when tested back in the 90s, there is naff all difference, maybe 2-3bhp in a proper trial)

Have you tried the 2p waxstat removal? simple and often cures many ills.

[Jim Prince]

Thanks, Clive.

Could you remind me about the 2p thing? Rings a bell but can't recall the details. Thanks.

[cleverusername]

Odds are the problem you are blaming on the twin carb setup is really down to worn components on the carbs or an airleak from something like a split breather hose.

One thing I would suggest, if you don't already have one, is buying an airflow meter. It makes balancing carbs far easier and will be more accurate than doing it by ear.

[Magenta Auto Sprint]

or use the SU waxsat conversion kit which I used on mine,

http://sucarb.co.uk/waxstat-jet-conversion.html

Malcolm

[triumphdolomiteuk]

or use the SU waxsat conversion kit which I used on mine,

http://sucarb.co.uk/waxstat-jet-conversion.html

Malcolm

I second that

[Jim Prince]

Thanks, all, much appreciated. I'll give the conversion kit a whirl along with a comprehensive service.