SU piston stop cushion

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40GT
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#1 SU piston stop cushion

Post by 40GT » Thu May 21, 2026 6:28 pm

Anyone know the tolerance for the nylon stopper insert on the piston underside, ( damper cushion for piston drop to throat bridge ) , the SU part number for the smaller carbs is AUD 2435 and the air gap is 8 - 12 thou, but I think this is only for HD4/6 carbs, the HD8 having a separate air bypass which avoids the possible piston drop engine stall effect.
I will call SU tomorrow, but just thought if someone here has already been here.
Sean

S1 2+2 1966 BW RHD
XK120 1954 comp LHD

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