19 replies to this topic

[James_1]

Do Mg Midget/Spite setups work on a Mini? Looking at twin HS2's. I know they bolt on but are they in any way different?

[Ethel]

Wouldn't have thought so if they're off an A series Midget

Dunno what they used on the 1500's - HS4?

[James_1]

It would be an a-series setup I'd get. The 1500 has a different manny.

[miniboo]

yeah midget SU's will work but they need the angle they sit at changing. and possibly a different manifold

[James_1]

So a no-go for a simple conversion then?

[Ethel]

I don't think it'd be too hard - especially if they're off an A series.

Float chambers are removable if the mounting angle is an issue - but an SU equipped car doesn't conk out when it's going up or down a steep hill does it

[James_1]

Does the inline motor sit at an angle then?

[miniboo]

not sure but the carbs do lol

[James_1]

Well, I think I'll give them a go. I can always get a new manfold but I think it should work with the bowls fiddled.

[miniboo]

www.burlen.co.uk will be able to get you a conversion kit.

have a search on here as there are a few threads on this

[James_1]

Ah! Bit pricey. I can get some MG ones within my budget :wink:

[James_1]

Never mind, they were in ebay and they went for more than I could afford!

[miniboo]

no i meant buy the mg ones and then get the parts to change the float bowl angle from burlen.

[Surfbluegarage]

i know your not buying them now but i have hs2s from a down tunded 1275 was told they were off a midget but wasnt sure if the midget had a 1275 engine andrew turners a good person to talk to about carbs and has told me mine are from a midget my numbers from the carbs are AUD 3181 i think.

[mk=john]

Hi
I have just purchased a set of twin HS2 SU's for my Mk1 Cooper, but to keep them for spare parts etc. They have been totally rebuilt and like new, all for £110!!!. That includes the manifold, to fit a mini A-Series engine. I got these here in the USA before my return home next month.

The carbs themselved however are from an MG Midget. If you check the Burlen on their website, you will fine the only differences (apart from the manifold) are the piston springs, needles, and possibly the dampers. I compared part numbers from the AUD104 (Mini cooper Carb) and the MG midget one.

Tha basic HS2 carb used for Mini cooper, and 1275, MG Midget, and Sprite is the same except for those items. This is not to say an MG Midget carb needle can't be used in a mini, but of course to get the most out of your carbs for your car you need those items to be of the correct part numbers. Needles obviously are tapered differently which effects the fuel delivery in the carb at all engine speeds and loads.
John