DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

That small gap is not a big problem when you are driving along, only if you get stuck in traffic on a hot day.
You are better off adding some exhaust wrap or ceramic coating to keep the exhaust temps down.

I have seen both positions used and thought the one nearer the spark plug better as its nearer the heat source.

Good move

How old are the carbs? Parts wear and you may get air leaks around the butterfly shafts .

Do you have the stub pipes?

Over 4000 rev you are running on main jets so I would defo check for crud in the jets. The float height is also very important so check that and also fuel inlet needles to make sure they are not sticking.

The Spiyda Gauge Wizard is all you need to match any gauge to any sender. I have fitted several of these and they are a great bit of kit.

Buy yourself a carb sync tool and you can do it.

As long as you have no blocked jets and a quality linkage set up it will just take time and patience.

In my experience customer 2270cc type 4 with Weber fuel injection 167bhp, junked it because it kept playing up and fitted Dellorto 45 dlra carbs 165bhp!! In a light car you don't need to go mad on induction and capacity unless you want to do spectacular burn outs!

I would suggest the CSP upright conversion or the DTM if you can afford it!

CSP



DTM

I have a Martin & Walker shell and have designed a full space frame chassis for it with wishbone suspension front and rear.

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