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Old Sep 3rd, 2022, 20:48   #1
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Had anyone installed the triple carbs on there 164?
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Had anyone installed the triple carbs on there 164?
The marine penta version Makes 175 bhp from its 3 stromberg carbs. I suspect the camshaft has something to do with this too.
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Yes I seen that. Have you got a 164 with the conversion?
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If it were mine I'd go for triple Weber 40/45's
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Yes I seen that. Have you got a 164 with the conversion?
No I had to go out and get a pair of them running in the back of a boat once, three new diaphragms , plugs and points , set timing and got a run up the river. 350 bhp
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