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MG MGA - S U Carbs

When installing the carbs on my 1500 MGA I noticed that the front float chamber has a rear chamber lid . If I angle both lids about 30 degrees to the front of the engine the fuel line fits and all seems OK. I am wondering if I will encounter any problems in this configuration or should I be purchasing a proper lid for the front float?
G Needham

I have a similar problem on one of my carb sets. I can't remember but will check if it's two fronts or two rears and let you know if we can do a swap!
Neil McGurk

Hi guys,

I'd be interested to if you find out if have two fronts or two rears makes a difference. I have misplaced my carbs, and I'm fitting HS6 carbs, so I'm trying to get the proper float lids (to allow the braided fuel hoses to fit), but I can only find (I think) fronts. If there's no difference, I'll buy 2 and just put up with it not looking "correct".

cheers,

Grant :-)

G Hudson

Hi Neil.. I was wondering if you ever got a chance to check if you had two front float lids or rears?
G Needham

Yes, two fronts! send a pm to neilmcgurk at hotmail dot com with your address and I'll send you one.

Grant, there should be no problem with function, but will the lids fit?
Neil McGurk

This thread was discussed between 03/05/2009 and 08/05/2009

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