Stromberg Carburettor mixture check

Marcusu · Post by **Marcusu** » Mon Sep 21, 2026 8:26 am

Hi all,
Quick question: is it possible to check if Stromberg carbs are running rich by lifting the piston and seeing if the engine speeds up continuously like you can with SU carburettors?
Cheers,
Marcus

Post by **Heuer** » Mon Sep 21, 2026 10:42 am

These downloadable guides from the Forum Knowledge Base tell you everything about Stromberg:

Stromberg Overhaul Guide (74 pages!): https://www.dropbox.com/s/clmwrlgonv8gx ... 2.pdf?dl=1
Stromberg manual (Leyland): https://www.dropbox.com/s/kd8urr3l411dh ... d.pdf?dl=1
Stromberg Needle guide: https://www.dropbox.com/s/domenkpzexkqw ... e.xls?dl=1
Stromberg Strip down by David Lacey: https://www.dropbox.com/s/48pmsd9osrrwi ... n.pdf?dl=1
Pictorial Stromberg strip down guide: http://www.howacarworks.com/fuel-system ... arburettor

Marcusu · Post by **Marcusu** » Mon Sep 21, 2026 12:41 pm

Thanks David, I will take a look.
Cheers, Marcus

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