martin Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 can anyone tell me will a su manifold from a 13/60 fit on a 1200 engine?building a special with 1200 engine but the solex is to high for bonnet, so would like to fit stromberg or su.any advice please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 From memory, I don't think so - the ports are different on the 1200 & 1300cc engines. A Mk1 or Mk2 Spit manifold should fit (twin SU's). I'm sure I've seen 1200 heralds with single SU's, but don't know the source of the donors.I may be wrong, if I am apologies - I'm sure someone will correct me!Merry Xmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 13/60's always had Strombergs, but you can easily fit a single SU from a 1300 dolomite / toledo.That doesn't help you as you need a Twin SU setup from a Mk1 or Mk2 spitfire.If stuck, I may be able to help, let me know.CheersColin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 The 1200 has two inlet ports, the 1300 has four, so there's no way the any 1300 manifold will fit a 1200. The only common single carb conversion for the 1200 is an angled adaptor to fit a Stromberg CD150. This won't be too helpful as it still sits high on the engine. There are various aftermarket manifolds to fit a sidedraught Weber or Dellorto, but this is starting to head down a different road. Easiest solution (as already suggested) is the twin carb installation from a Mk1/2 Spitfire. You will also need to fit the Spitfire exhaust manifold, together with matching Herald 12/50 downpipe if the Mk1 cast manifold is used.Cheers,Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 I've just remembered - I have an ex Mk1/2 Spitfire tubular exhaust manifold in mild steel going spare if you want to go down that route. Available for minimal beer tokens.It's in less than perfect condition - with a couple of terribly welded patches but it should last a while yet. As the patches are at chassis level, a new section/join there would probably sort it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin Posted December 25, 2006 Author Share Posted December 25, 2006 thanks guys, a mind of info as always.so i'm looking for a mk1/2 spit twin manifold or make my own, mikeyb, yes i'm interested in the tubular manifold, if only as a pattern,will mail you for a location and a price,thanksmartin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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