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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: mickm on May 12, 2011, 07:14:50 PM

Title: Carb Settings
Post by: mickm on May 12, 2011, 07:14:50 PM

Hi . i am having problems setting up my carbs on a1964 R E Interceptor. Amal Monobloc's the book says Main 380 Needle jet .1065 3 1/2 air slide, And needle on notch 3 or 4. I am down to position 2 and it still runs rich. With poor starting. Has anyone got any helpful suggestions?? Mick

Title: Re: Carb Settings
Post by: raptorkev on May 12, 2011, 08:39:14 PM

what condition are the carbs in if they are worn your never going to set them up satisfactory also what the book says is only a guide every bike is different also is the ignition system in tiptop condition.

Title: Re: Carb Settings
Post by: rogerwilko on May 12, 2011, 11:49:50 PM

Make sure you have the longer D needle and not the shorter C needle out of a 376 mono.