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Author:  meeni [ Sun Oct 03, 2004 5:46 pm ]
Post subject:  copper tops on my carbs

hello

ive just had my carby pots polished and have been told ive got something special. the little things you twist to on top of my carby pots are made of copper not plastic. is this anything special, if they arnt they look great any way. :D


cheers

sean[/b]

Author:  68matic [ Sun Oct 03, 2004 5:52 pm ]
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mate ive looked at other twin carbies
they all have black plastic

ive never heard of any cooper tops in the 13 months of my mini career
they are something, arent they
are they bright brown/orange?

Author:  meeni [ Sun Oct 03, 2004 5:58 pm ]
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yeah theyve come up a treat. they look great

Author:  PhildoD [ Sun Oct 03, 2004 6:02 pm ]
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Ya must have FLASH one's braaaaaa. I've only ever seen Black or grey plastic ones

Author:  Anto [ Sun Oct 03, 2004 6:04 pm ]
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Earlier SU carbs had the copper dashpots like that, I've seen early 850s with them.

Author:  poeee [ Sun Oct 03, 2004 7:40 pm ]
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SU's pre Mini (maybe some REAL EARLY Mini's had em) had the copper/brass top ones. Take a look at early MG's.

Author:  poeee [ Sun Oct 03, 2004 7:43 pm ]
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See in this pic? (it's an MG ZB Magnette)

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Author:  drmini in aust [ Sun Oct 03, 2004 7:43 pm ]
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My 1961 850 had a pair of 'em, when I bought it in `65. :P

Author:  bnicho [ Sun Oct 03, 2004 7:53 pm ]
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I have an early Austin 1800 HS6 (1 3/4") SU that has the brass dashpot cap. 8)

Author:  thommo09 [ Mon Oct 04, 2004 12:19 am ]
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my 1.5inch SU has a brass top.....looked cool when the carb was rebuilt....but looks crappy as now its all dirty again :(

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