I would like to get an HIF44 and refurb it.
There seem to be a few types. I saw a Metro turbo and some Montego ones. Can these be used on a Mini engine or perhaps converted for use on a Mini engine?
Posted 07 February 2024 - 12:04 AM
I would like to get an HIF44 and refurb it.
There seem to be a few types. I saw a Metro turbo and some Montego ones. Can these be used on a Mini engine or perhaps converted for use on a Mini engine?
Posted 07 February 2024 - 07:32 AM
There are some that are RH and some are LH. Some have the mechanism for the auto choke. I think if you're in the UK you may as well just get a proper mini one to begin with
Posted 07 February 2024 - 07:52 AM
There are many different versions. And then there are the different springs/dampers and needles.
ant can be sorted to work on a mini but will need parts/fixings changed to work if not originally off a Mini.
Posted 07 February 2024 - 08:24 AM
Edited by ac427, 07 February 2024 - 08:31 AM.
Posted 07 February 2024 - 09:30 AM
Posted 07 February 2024 - 10:00 AM
if you're looking at complete units, which still have the aluminium ID tag attached, the Haynes SU curburettors book lists the following HIF44 specs :
Austin/MG/Vanden Plas Metro 1275 variants : FZX 1280, 1281, 1409, 1412, 1429, 1462
MG Metro 85 on : FZX 1469
For Turbo installs : Austin & MG Metro Turbo : FZX 1411, 1435
Posted 07 February 2024 - 10:06 AM
IIRC AC Dodd sells them, might need an exchange though?
Posted 08 February 2024 - 12:16 AM
Thanks for the great info and excellent link Timmy.These are the mini ones from what I can tell from my set
Throttle lever JZX 1605
Choke lever JZX 1609
Throttle cable SBB10099
Abutment plate CAM4942
Choke cable clip CZK6491
There’s also nice to have features like a plain throttle blade & the vacuum advance port on the right side of the throttle
There’s a few photos and details I added on the Australian mini forum (and I’m more than happy for any feedback)
https://www.ausmini....hp?f=2&t=102084
Thanks KTS, Do these numbers appear on the carb's aluminium tag?if you're looking at complete units, which still have the aluminium ID tag attached, the Haynes SU curburettors book lists the following HIF44 specs :
Austin/MG/Vanden Plas Metro 1275 variants : FZX 1280, 1281, 1409, 1412, 1429, 1462
MG Metro 85 on : FZX 1469
For Turbo installs : Austin & MG Metro Turbo : FZX 1411, 1435
Edited by ac427, 08 February 2024 - 12:20 AM.
Posted 08 February 2024 - 04:56 AM
Posted 08 February 2024 - 10:40 AM
Posted 08 February 2024 - 12:38 PM
Thanks KTS, Do these numbers appear on the carb's aluminium tag?if you're looking at complete units, which still have the aluminium ID tag attached, the Haynes SU curburettors book lists the following HIF44 specs :
Austin/MG/Vanden Plas Metro 1275 variants : FZX 1280, 1281, 1409, 1412, 1429, 1462
MG Metro 85 on : FZX 1469
For Turbo installs : Austin & MG Metro Turbo : FZX 1411, 1435
yes; but as mentioned they do tend to be missing
Posted 08 February 2024 - 12:40 PM
The auto-choke is massive and is only half of the system without the ECU. They are are identical to the cable type underneath though.
They had other goodies/unnecessary complexity to try & close the gap with the fuel injected competition, like an electronic overrun fuel cut valve.
Posted 10 February 2024 - 09:53 AM
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