Tuning and Fixing the 175cd stromberg

If you've spent any time under the hood of a classic British or European car, you've probably had a few choice words for the 175cd stromberg at one point or another. It's one of those components that defines the vintage driving experience—equal parts brilliant engineering and absolute mechanical frustration. Most of us know these carbs from old Triumphs, Volvos, Saabs, and even some Jaguars. They were the "constant depression" alternative to the more famous SU carburetors, and while they look similar from a distance, they have their own specific set of quirks that can either make your engine sing or leave you idling roughly at a stoplight. ...

May 1, 2026 · 6 min · Rowan Sigurdur