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Re: A12 in a 1964 MG Midget
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Through research, I found that it's a Triumph manifold with, I believe, H4S carburetors. I was able to find that the port holes are the same as my A12 (approximately 1 inch) but I couldn't find what the distance was between the holes. If it's close, this is the route I'll take.
Any Triumph experts?

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Ive sent you a PM...I cannot get a pic up here but can email one.

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Thanks to Dave, I won't have to hack the Datsun and MG manifolds! All the way from Australia, a perfectly fitting manifold to mount my MG SU carburetors to.
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Posted on: 2016/2/8 3:08
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Wow that's different. Are they 1-1/4" SUs?

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Re: A12 in a 1964 MG Midget
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Yes, 1-1/4". I will need to extend the linkages shared between the carburetors and possibly make a new heat shield.

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Great to see it being used instead of sitting in my shed :)

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I am in the process of having my MG painted so, the Datsun equipment hasn't received much attention. However, I should be making some engine and transmission progress soon.
I will be getting custom gauges from SpeedHut that match the original MG Smiths gauges but I was wondering what the orange and red lines should be adjusted at for the A12 motor. Any thoughts?
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It depends on the camshaft you have chosen and especially the valve springs -- where does valve float begin?

* The yellow zone should start at 6000 RPM, unless you have fitted a mild cam then it should be 5600 RPM
* The red zone starts at 6400 RPM with stock Datsun valve springs. 6800 with Datsun GX valve springs, or higher with aftermarket valve springs

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Here is the stock Datsun 1200 tachometers

Datsun 1200 - 6400 redline
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Does anyone know where I can find a transmission cover plate?
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