Wassell or Amal?

Hi Roy

I canât say that I have ever used Wassell carbs myself but Iâve heard that theyâre ok. The original 930 and 932 Amal carbs suffered from worn slides but the âpremierâ slides on the modern versions seem to have overcome the problem? What bike are they for?

I have some racing buddies that race with them on Victors (successfully)

http://www.classicmxrider.com/riders/tim-dallaway-1379

I think they are just licensed copies of the Amal anyway?

i have had quality issues with an Amal concentric and a monoblock. The concentric had a partially blocked pilot circuit (now clear) and there is something wrong with the jet block on the monoblock, it jams the slide when tightened down, I had to fit the old one in the end to stop the throttle sticking.

I Should have bought a mikuni!

Dan

I've got a nearly new pair of Wassels for sale if you're interested - philbaker631@gmail.com.

Previously roy_hanford wrote:

Has anyone used wassell carbs? i need to buy some new carbs, but don't know whether to use Wassell or Amal -

anyone have any ideas?

Hi Roy.I fitted a pair of Wassell carbs on my Atlas and the bike started first time and a bit of adjustment later the bike was spot on.Paul Wolf

Previously roy_hanford wrote:

Has anyone used wassell carbs? i need to buy some new carbs, but don't know whether to use Wassell or Amal -

anyone have any ideas?

Hello If I were you I stick like Glue to AMAL as parts I have had from Wasselare Questionable and not a very good fit, or do not fit at all , yours anna j

I don't suppose for one minute that Amal have changed the material that they make their bodies out of. They may supply anodised slides now to overcome the wear problems but if Wassel use alloy any harder than Amal it's got to be a bonus. What is the price difference? If you don't like the look of them when they arrive send them back.

Have a look at Surrey Cycles web site they say they do Aluminium concentrics

AmalPremier Aluminium Mk1 600 & 900series(2 & 4 Stroke) £150.00

Plus Brass slides. Down side is the cost.