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Tech Data for 100/6 & 3000, Mk 1 - 2- 3

(information from AUSTIN-HEALEY: OWNERS WORKSHOP MANUAL, by Kenneth Ball, Autopress Ltd. 1973)

Engine Specifications
S.U. Carburetor & Fuel System Details
Ignition System Details
Gearbox Specs
Drivetrain Details
Electrical Components
Weights & Dimensions
Critical Nut & Bolt Torques

Dimensions are in inches unless otherwise stated

"A" refers to the 2639 cc engine with 2 port head
"B" refers to the 2912 cc engine 
"C" refers to the 2639 cc engine with 6 port head


While I have tried to be accurate as possible, it is very likely that there are typos and errors on this page.  Please note that no one associated with austin-healeys.com assumes any liability arising from the information presented here.  If you find a mistake, please let me know from the contact page and I will correct it.


 SU CARBURETOR & FUEL SYSTEM DETAILS

Fuel system:  
     Delivery:  
               A SU electric type HP
               BMks II and IIISU electric type LCS
              Later MkIIISU type AUF 300
     Tank capacity:  
               A and B 12 gallons (54.5 litres)
     Fuel pipe outside diameter:  
               A, B and C .375 (9.52 mm)
     Maximum flow per hour:  
               B 15 gallons (68.25 litres)
               C 12 1/2 gallons (56 litres)
     Suction head:  
               B 18 (457 mm)
               C 33 (810 mm)
     Delivery head:  
               B and C 48 (1219 mm)
     Cut off pressure:  
               B and C 3.8 lb/sq in (27 kg/sq cm)
Carburetor types:  
     A Twin SU horizontal H4
     B and C Twin SU semi-downdraught HD6
     Mark II Triple SU HS4
     Mark II (series BJ7) Twin SU HS6
     Mark III Twin SU HD8
     Needle (normal):  
     A AJ
     B and C CV
     Mkll DJ
     Needle (normal):  
               Mk II (series BJ7) BC
               Mark III UH
     Needle (rich):  
               Mark II DK
               Mk II (series BJ7) RD
               MkIII UN
     Needle (weak);  
               B DH
               Mark II (series BJ7) TZ
               MkIII UL
     Jet size:  
               A and BMks I and II.090 (2.29 mm)
              Mk II (series BJ7).100 (2.54 mm)
              MkIII.125 (3.18 mm)
     Spring colour code:  
               B Mk IIRed
              MkIIIRed and green
               C Yellow
     Float setting:  
               MkIII .125 (3.17 mm)
     Venturi:  
               Mk II (series BJ7) 1.75 (44.45 mm)
               MkIII 2 (50.80 mm)
     Air cleaners:  
               A Twin 'pancake' type
               B Oil wetted

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