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Yes, I am interested. Could you tell me what the serial numbers on the tags are?

I need a pair of SU Carburettors for 1960 TR3A with 2138cc engine. I have been advised I need HS6 carbs 1.75 inch with tag numbers AUD209F and AUD 209R. I am in Surrey. Preferably secondhand or reconditioned. Currently fitted with Stromberg 175s.

Thank you for your replies and helpful suggestions.

I spoke to Chris at Burlen, and he said he thought the HS6 carbs fitted to the TR7 had 'a different profile' from the earlier ones for the TR3A. He has some HS6s 1.75 inch for the 2138cc engine. Unfortunately, they are £868.25 plus VAT.

I am also waiting to hear from Southern Carburettors whether they think the TR7 ones will fit. And also waiting to hear from Phil, what the tag numbers are, and if these carbs are still available.

Does anyone have any other ideas? If not, I might have to buy the new ones from Burlen. I have to get the car running properly, after all.

Thanks again.

Richard

The mechanic said: "if possible can you get the numbers on the tag it should be on one of the float chamber screws"

This will give him what he needs to check whether correct size needles are available.

Can you find this for us?

Hi Phil,

I have a 1960 US TR3A fitted with Strombergs, and they are not working well, despite a rebuild with new needles. The mechanic said I needed SUs, but I thought he said 1.5inch, not 1.75. Would these HS6 carbs work for my TR3A with the larger 2.2 engine? Will they need a lot of work?

I haven't joined the club yet, but I was going to join the TR Drivers' Club or the TR Register. But they don't have the membership or the choice of spares of Club Triumph.

Could you let me know if these will work for me?

Best wishes, Richard