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Offline jp928

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Binks carb on a 1926 Rover Car?
« on: May 03, 2016, 07:54:43 AM »
Also here on false pretences - no bike! See attached - Binks carb on a 1926 Rover 4 cyl, 1074cc. Can anybody point me at any info on this type carb - diagrams, parts pics, operation, adjustment please? I have seen another Rover 9 with the Binks replaced by a modern SU - maybe Mini size, but I would rather not do that.
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john

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Re: Binks carb on a 1926 Rover Car?
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2016, 08:29:48 AM »
Without knowing anything of this, a few things occur.
Is the Binks an original fitting, or something optionally added ?

What condition is the whole plot in at present - potentially runnable ?
Have you dismantled the Binks, and verified it is all clean and shipshape.
And corrosion free and not gummed up inside.
And that the throttle action is clean and smooth and won't jam fully open.

If its all good, there is nothing like giving it a try (assuming the engine is also all good to go).
And assuming this Binks has been used on it previously.

If its an original fitting (unlikely ??), its highly likely the Owners Handbook will contain some instructions.
And some sort of rudimentary workshop manual may even give some further details.
Rovers are not exactly an obscure brand, so there will likely be other owners about.
And also handbooks and parts books available, possibly through an owners club ?

Some here will likely know their Binks, so stay tuned.
And keep us updated with progress, should be a pleasant beastie...
hopethishelps.

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Re: Binks carb on a 1926 Rover Car?
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2016, 08:54:12 AM »
Thanks . There is documentation on the model indicating the Binks was an original fitment - have seen this car and pics of another of same model with same carb. Havent had a chance to examine it yet, so dont know condition. There is a Factory book on the model on books.google.com but I cant find a way to read or download it. I found a doco on 1929 and 1930 Binks models but none resemble the one on this car. Still looking for ANY documentation I can find on the car and any of its systems.
Thanks
john

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Re: Binks carb on a 1926 Rover Car?
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2016, 01:52:03 AM »
John
Binks certainly made carbs for a variety of cars, this one is 30mm
Best
Chris Mac

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Re: Binks carb on a 1926 Rover Car?
« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2016, 08:33:15 AM »
Roy Bacon wrote a book " Restoring Motorcycle Carburettors" which gives some information on Binks carbs but at first glance the ones shown in the book look nothing like the one in the picture. In the book, one picture shows a twin slide type and the other two  are the "Rat" or "Mouse Trap" racing carbs.

Hope this helps

BobH

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Re: Binks carb on a 1926 Rover Car?
« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2016, 09:35:41 AM »
Have just inspected the car, and it turns out its a Smiths carb, so that explains the appearance problem. Sorry to have bothered you, and thanks for the responses.

john