MG Quiz

What has the Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux Nation got to do with a 48mm throttle body? Paul, I am so dense a black hole would give up on me - much like The Samaritans in fact. :yesnod:

I have no question to ask, even if i got it right, and the last time, I only got 2 hours sleep thinking of further clues to questions raised.

I surrender - unlike Tȟatȟaŋka Iyotȟaŋka (born Hoka Psice) (Sitting Bull)

Guys out there - give the answer then I can go to bed - well get another drink - PLEASE before Paul gets commited :broon:

:woohoo: A winner


An S.U. Throttle body :yesnod: , the TF :nonod: that had a Dellorto throttle body

Throttle body helps perform basically the job of adjusting the Air : Fuel ratio (14.5:1 for lean burn k-series engine) like the S.U. carburettors used in most MG's ever made or throttle bodies up to 2001 when S.U. went bust.

Bit of History;

Financial matters came to a head in 1926 when G. H. Skinner withdrew from the company. Carl Skinner was now in a difficult position and approached W. R. Morris (Lord Nuffield) and following negotiations the S.U company was purchased by Morris for £100,000. This was a considerable sum for a loss making concern but Morris obviously saw potential in the product-retaining Carl as manager. Soon after purchase, S.U was relocated to a part of the old Wolseley Plant in Adderley Park in Birmingham.

S.U manufactured the carburettors for the Rolls Royce Merlin engines fitted to Hurricanes, Spitfires and many other aircraft.

Rich Hall
George Formby - famous song leaning on a lamp post - Frank Skinner does tribute act to George

Strangle - Throttle ... S.U. (Skinner Union) Throttle Body

That covers most of it ...........I'm off .Bye

PQD44 wrote: Please, help me out here, ......48mm

Is the size of a standard MGF plastic throttle body. :slapme:

Brian - are you out there Brian - I think you have been very, very naughty and have strung us all along knowing full well what Paul was on (about - sorry). :dry:

I shall endevour - like Morse to think of something later on but I think tonight is enough.

If YOU have a question please post otherwise it will have to wait for tomorrow as, not expecting to win - what do I know about mechanical things - that's what garages are for, I have no question readily available. :rant:

Oh, and where did the Indians come into it ? - ah, SU but Tȟatȟaŋka Iyotȟaŋka (born Hoka Psice) was Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux Nation - bit of a liberty!! :yesnod:

Right at the beginning I was going to say SU carbs (partly as an insult to F owners ) but where does 14.5 come into it? Isn't stochiometric 14.7? Misleading clues, I say!

Good question, it's just a pity I didn't have a clue what the clues were about...but I do get throttling as in the Simpsons now.

I was wondering what an Apache throttle body was!!! :slapme:

Tsleight wrote: I was wondering what an Apache throttle body was!!! :slapme:

The Austin Apache had an SU carb, too! Sorry, fetching my coat... :coat:

MartinW

As you are on line - have you a question ready - if so, please post to keep this thread "live".

Thank you - Geronimo :woohoo:

Name the first MG to be:
1) fitted with a diesel engine
2) offered as an estate/station wagon
3) offered as a commercial van
4) offered with FWD
5) offered with a turbo

That should keep you all busy!

Excellent questions! Google, where are you?...

OK I'll start the ball rolling - probably incorectly!!

Name the first MG to be:
1) fitted with a diesel engine Turbo diesel Montego
2) offered as an estate/station wagon Montego 1984
3) offered as a commercial van MG Metro
4) offered with FWD 1100 1962
5) offered with a turbo Metro 82/83

I'm sure this will prove wrong but I am exhausted after the battle of Little Big Horn - only joking PQD - touche as they say and learning, surely, is the whole point of the Quiz. Sleepless nights are not!! But I do like it !!! :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:

I could be wrong but I thought the MG badged MMM range never came with an estate, van or diesel option?

Otherwise, 4 & 5 spot on.