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Jan 17, 2007 17:27:18 GMT
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I've just got hold of a NIKKI carb on an A series manifold,I don't see these very often and was wondering if they are worth fitting and can i still get bits i.e jets etc.It looks to be in good condition and has got a glass window on the side for the float chamber but the air filter is missing  so i will have to do some hunting around or adaption. |
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Jan 17, 2007 17:51:17 GMT
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I had one of those years ago for a chevette 1256 and it had one of those round, chrome airfilters stuck on the top of it , but I got it like that so was never sure if it was supposed to have it fitted or if it was an aftermarket one someone had grafted on..but you've got to be talking a good 15yrs ago the last time I saw a nikki carb..
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Last Edit: Jan 17, 2007 17:52:19 GMT by coggers
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Jan 17, 2007 19:31:39 GMT
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They were a cheap alternative to a weber or whatever. When they were advertised in Custom Car they were advertised as a performance carb, when they were advertised in Car Mechanics they were advertised as a cheaper alternative to replacing a worn out OE carb, when they were advertised in Practical Motorist they were advertised as a fuel saving device...
All things to all people...
Never used one.
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Jan 17, 2007 19:41:35 GMT
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I have a 4 barrel downdraught nikki on my RX7 fitted as standard
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Jan 17, 2007 20:52:30 GMT
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I think the best thing to do is just fit it and try it out.If their fitted to J motors then they must have some spares back up then.
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ritch
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Jan 17, 2007 21:03:26 GMT
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fitted to a lot of early 80s J motors
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Jan 17, 2007 21:43:56 GMT
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A lot of my Datsuns are fitted with them. Measure the inlet and perhaps a piccie and I'll sort you an air filter assembly from my spares loft.
Jon
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Jet noise....the sound of freedom
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I had a twin choke (progressive) carb on my Beetle a few years ago, went pretty well, economy was good and the step between the two chokes gave the illusion of power ;D
If it's in good condition, try it.
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spacekadett
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F*cking take that Hans Brrix!!
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Jan 18, 2007 21:03:32 GMT
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Bought one at Ford Fair on an A series manfold from some guy who thought it was Ford pre x-flow  Couldn't find out much about them tho, everyone I've asked says they're good, but can suffer with leaks round the float bowl window. I was going to throw it on the McCoy to see what it does, but I'm not sure it'll clear the bonnet! Go on, fit it, you know you want to ;D |
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Mechanic's rule #1... If the car works, anything left on the floor after you finished wasn't needed in the first place  |
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so i will have to do some hunting around or adaption.
