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What is the best pilot and jet set up for an 88 on an Amal carb.

Thoughts welcomed.

Kevin

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Previously simon_gummerson wrote:

Try this web site, loads of info, just put in bike details an search

Amalcarb.co.uk

Cheers

Simon

Thank you!

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Amal monobloc 376, main jet 240, throttle valve 3 1/2, pilot jet 30, needle position 2,choke size 1''.

Values for 88 dominator from 1960 Norton Maintenance and instruction manual.

Hope this helps.

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Previously ian_cordes wrote:

Spot on Charles, except you missed one :- needle jet 106!

Trust me not to get the needle.

P.S. When I built my monobloc a specialist classic supplier sold me a needle for a GP carb instead of the correct one. The engine 8 stroked until it got to 50 mph.

Info on the Hitchcocks web site allowed me to identify it with the aid of a jewelers loop.

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Previously charles_bovington wrote:

Amal monobloc 376, main jet 240, throttle valve 3 1/2, pilot jet 30, needle position 2,choke size 1''.

Values for 88 dominator from 1960 Norton Maintenance and instruction manual.

Hope this helps.

Sorry, she is on a Amal 900 mk1.

i should have been more clear.

Kevin.

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Kevin. Tell us what you have. 900 what? Choke size, jetting, slide, needle etc. Is it a 928, 930, 932...? It is non-standard, that is for sure. 88's were only fitted with 1" 376 Monoblocs. Even the fact that it is a 900 series makes it sound too big, as they start at 28mm, which is 1"1/8 approx. Have you ever had it running with this carb on it?

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As you have an unsuitable carb, why not just buy a new 1" 376 or, if you want to stick to a concentric, a new 626? Not much point in trying to use an oversize carburettor.

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Previously ian_cordes wrote:

Kevin. Tell us what you have. 900 what? Choke size, jetting, slide, needle etc. Is it a 928, 930, 932...? It is non-standard, that is for sure. 88's were only fitted with 1" 376 Monoblocs. Even the fact that it is a 900 series makes it sound too big, as they start at 28mm, which is 1"1/8 approx. Have you ever had it running with this carb on it?

She's on an Amal 930.

Thanks for the advice to everyone.

Kind regards

Kevin Wood

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You are on a hiding to nothing with that one. Best do as Gordon suggests.

Do let us know what you do to overcome the problem, won't you?


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