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Thank you for the reply's and sorry If I have hi-jacked the thread. The bottom line is the plane is not for sale. I know deep down if I sold my Luton Minor I would regret it. I love the grass roots end of aviation that is flying a Luton Minor. I have the privilege to have a hanger space at Waits Far...

I find this thread both interesting and worrying. I have 3 hobbies or interests. I have ridden Motorcycle Trials since the late 1970's and have been on the committee of my club for more years than I care to remember. I have a mid 30's vintage car and belong to a couple of vintage car clubs and I own...

John, Sorry I spelt your name wrong! I was told that my engine/plane could take several hours to start on odd occasions on the old SR4's. In my ownership with this system and a Stromberg, starting is usually 4 blades to prime and then start first pull both summer and winter. I knew writting this wou...

I fitted a Leburg system to my Luton Minor during its major rebuild. The engine part was straightforward as I informed the LAA that this was exactly as per Leburg instructions. Only issues I had was to submit a minor mod detailing the location and mounting of the two batteries. In my case these are ...

Thankyou Nigel, Any information would be great.

Chris had done the usual web search and has also spoken to the company that originaly made these carbs. What he was hopping for was to be able to talk to somebody with first had experiance of actualy using one.

Stuart

I have been asked to post a question for a fellow Luton Minor owner. Chris recently purchased a Luton Minor. The engine is a VW 1830 fitted with a Minnow fish Carburettor. It seems to run well at higher rev's but does not like tick over. Has any forum members have any experiance with this set up and...