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Offline mickm

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Carb Settings
« 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

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Re: Carb Settings
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: Carb Settings
« Reply #2 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.