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But...also agree it could be float levels or float level cut off needle/seat leaking....which would account for it running better when you turn...
The reason I am suspecting ignition as opposed to carbs is, I had the same symptoms on a 1980 T140E with Lucas E.I. It turned out to be "drifting"...
What ignition system do you have, old points system?...old Lucas E.I.?...or Boyer. or Pazon E.I.? If old points system, it could be a faulty...
The joys indeed :rolleyes:.....but when set up right they are very reliable and a joy to ride IMO. I presume the tappet clearances are...
I am curious to know what the outcome was Tiger? A fault/blockage in the carb body galleys I guess?
My guess is you have reassembled the float needles incorrectly so that they are jammed closed.....or, as said, they are simply gummed up. Did you...
You have probably sorted this by now....but.. Most probably will be 1/4 inch BSP fibre washer, although some replace them with "Dowty" seal. That...
Not wanting to start an argument, as happened on another forum:rolleyes:....the following was the general consensus. All modern oils have...
Just one other thing, I am fairly sure the pilot adjuster controls the amount of air and not fuel on the Amals, so another possibility is the...
If the rust is not too bad cider vinegar will work fine, if the rust is more advanced, chuck a hand full of self tapping or plasterboard screws in...
Now you have proved it is the carb, and if they were bought as a matched pair, i.e. same jets, needles, and slides....I would first of all suspect...
Also need to be sure carb is not leaking at manifold....are they gasket or O ring sealed?
I assume you did not have this problem before changing carbs and ignition to Boyer? I also presume both carbs are jetted the same and have been...
Is Penelope a carb or EFI model?....if EFI, could possibly be "over fueling" when hot ?....I am by no means an expert, but I did have the similar...
Thanks Steve, I'm afraid to say I have been "over to the dark side" for couple of months touring around the UK on my BMW F800GS:) .....lifting a...
