SU Conversion

[Desperate_Dan]

Many thanks for all the earlier contributions on converting to an SU. Job nearly finished. It probably needs a different needle but I haven't road tested yet. Pancake type air filter is made from non stick cake tins!

[chan]

looks very nice mate! the cake tin idea is great. what car is the panel filter from?

will you have carb icing problems as the conversion plate isnt heated.

cheers

[Desperate_Dan]

I've got some microbore copper tubing which will plumb into the surplus water pipes, when I've figured out howto coil it tight enough. I think you have to fill it with water or oil before bending.
I just bought a filter to fit the cake tins. 18cms I think.

[Desperate_Dan]

One thing I've noticed is that the engine picks up revs when you brake and release . I guess it's because of the drop in pressure from the manifold.

[chan]

ahh thats alright then! im not sure on how to bend brake line tube.

the engine rpm should drop a little bit but in no way should it struggle down to a few rpms when the pedal is pushed down.. if when youre driving along and you stamp the brakes the engine shouldnt die! if it does you have a leak in the vacum pipe.