15 replies to this topic

[haimesy]

what carb should be puchased to replace the old one from a 1972 mini clubman 1275gt

prices and places appreciated

thanks
carl

[Guess-Works.com]

depends if you want to go authentic or best..

For authenicities sake it would be an HS4, the better would be to go for an HIF44, if you want to move away from SU carbs, then you're into webbers...

You can still buy them new, and Burlen is the place to look..

[haimesy]

at the moment we just want it running. so i guess which ever is cheaper. what is the difference between the HS4 and the HIF44.

and burlen do they have a website or phonenumber?

carl

[Guess-Works.com]

If you're into getting it running then the HIF44's the one to go for, first it's a 44mm ( 1.3/4" ) rather than the HS4 which is only 1.1/2"

Secondly, new one cost a pretty penny so you may be better scanning ebay...

Also do you have an inlet manifold.... Ideally you want to match the carb to that..

ooh.. ps burlen website... http://www.burlen.co.uk/

[miniboo]

or a hif38 which is a 1 1/2" and will prob be cheaper on ebay and they are a bit easier to find i think.

[haimesy]

thanks guys. if they a bit pricey then dad can have one for his birthday i guess lol

thanks agian

*EDIT* would a second hand one from ebay be ok just to get the engine running then replace with a brand new one once its working alright again?

carl

[miniboo]

i reckon a second hand one is fine.

I wouldn't even bother to get a brand new one. Just get the car running and if necessary just buy a refurb kit but i reckon yoiu might not even need that.

Post in the wanted section for a HIF 38 or 44.

You will also need a new inlet manifold if you get one of these though.

You could just ask for an HS4 because that will go straight on.

[clubman katie B.F]

i got a hif44 from a scrap yard for twenty quid

[R1minimagic]

I have a HIF carb for sale, not sure what size, i can measure if you are interested?

[miniboo]

i am sure minidaves will have what you want..pm him he has loads of stuff

[haimesy]

thanks guys

i found them brand new and the hs4 is £133~ and the hif44 £179~ rouhg prices as i cant remeber. so will try get a used one first

carl

[miniboo]

hif carb not sure if it is 38 or 44 tho

[miniboo]

HS4 carb

[haimesy]

the first link is the same carb as the one we have took off our mini.

with the second one, is our mini likely to be water cooled on the manifold?

if it isnt i guess the water cooled one is useless to us?

carl

[minidaves]

loads of stuff yes got hs4 hif38 or a 44 all in good order

dave