Suzuki Club UK

I'm sure this has been covered, did have a search but I have a fiarly basic question please. Just got this 413 a few days ago and generally promising but cold start is v bad. I assume the carb is stock/original - it's this one: Basic question is - do I get inside and check autochoke mechanism. Or do I order a rebuild kit, then get inside and rebuild at the same time... or do I go get a Weber conversion (and is that really a simple switch-over). Or do I see if EFi is an option and can I find the bits.
Seeing as almost every owner must have been down this road, what should I do. I'd quite like a quick fix at least to get the cold start working reasonably, but then a bigger improvement later, hence the Weber question (or fuel injection).
The air hose from manifold to airbox is off (was in back of car) and looks v tired. I best replace that for winter I guess.
This is how it looks at the moment and I'm happy to start a series of fixes/improvements as I reckon the basics are all pretty good:
Any advice re carb issues and solutions very welcome please

douglas

Weber or SU.

I run a weber on one of mine, literally a 20min job to fit. My others run an SU on a modded manifold (that's a 1.6).

The other is running a Daihatsu carb, straight swap, 20min.

First thing I do is bin the standard carb.

Definitely bin the standard carb and get a replacement as Jordi says!

Weber and SU are both good options! Weber is dead easy to fit as above, bit I find they are a bit more juicy and can stall going up steep hills (or down steep hills if you turn the carb round)

I would say if you are prepared to spend a bit of money on a carb, the SU is the way to go.
Think modified manifolds (the only way to go) are about £150 and you can get a decent SU for £50 or less on ebay

If I bought another SJ (and kept it petrol) first mod I would do is SU carb!

I have a weber im happy to part with.u

Hi Andy, I'm a newbie so underpowered, can't message you but interested. Have the poss of an SU but would like to know more please, can you contact me?

Hi Douglas

Ill pm you with my mobile number.

Hi Andy - sorry but not allowed to receive pms either! Need to get to a magic 20 posts I think.
Will be interested to see what you have anyway and in no big rush. Got hold of a cheap SU with adapter (on its way) to try but that doesn't rule out a Weber. I think the engine is clean and strong but drivetrain noises are more than just a whiny gearbox so I think I need to start there then head off towards trim and cosmetics later.
Thanks for attempted help.

p.s. try this 07734 103709

Douglas