I am in the process of "sorting" my 1965 TR6SR, fitted with an Amal 389/97 single carb. I have given the carb a good clean throughout and installed the Monobloc Major Stay-up Repair Kit:
http://amalcarb.co.uk/monobloc-series/389-series/repair-kits.html
I replaced all the jets according to this list (the #1 needle position was a bit of a surprise):
http://archives.jampot.dk/Technical/Carburation/Amal_Monobloc__numbers_type_and_use.pdf
As present, the bike seems to be running very rich, so before continuing to tweak the various carb settings, I thought it would be a good idea to check the fuel reservoir/float height first.
I see that there is a set of shims available in order to adjust the fuel reservoir level (but I have not bought one yet):
http://amalcarb.co.uk/washer-kit-for-setting-the-fuel-level-of-monobloc-carburettors.html
However, before getting into that, I wanted to be sure that I am going about it the right way. Here are a few pictures of my current approach.
First, just the carb, showing the "pip" on the float chamber end cover, which many seem to think is the correct height for the fuel in the chamber (any confirmations/repudiations appreciated). Note also that I have fitted the fibre/fiber washer supplied in the Repair Kit (itself a subject of some debate). Also visible is the new K&N filter:
http://www.triumphrat.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=93834&stc=1&d=1378650422
Here is my "method":
http://www.triumphrat.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=93842&stc=1&d=1378651558
http://www.triumphrat.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=93850&stc=1&d=1378651612
The only small-bore plastic pipe that I had to hand was not quite a push fit onto the pilot jet, so I used some wire to attempt to clamp/seal it. However, it did leak slightly, hence the glass jar. Also, I gently blew and sucked a little on the pipe to rock the fuel level to remove/expel air bubbles. When sucked a little, the raised fuel level would slowly sink back until it stabilised. That is when I took the close-up images of the fuel level. As you can see, the level is about 3-4mm, 1/8"-3/16", above the pip. However, the view from the other side shows a small air bubble, so maybe I have a false reading. I should probably go back and play with removing that bubble, but the weather tells me to stay inside today, and I really wanted to get feedback ASAP.
http://www.triumphrat.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=93858&stc=1&d=1378652124
http://www.triumphrat.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=93866&stc=1&d=1378652177
Mostly I'm looking for comments on this method and any alternatives. A Google search, and subsequent links provides a lot of comment about float levels, but no illustrations of how to check them, as far as I can see. So, all comments will be gratefully received.
http://amalcarb.co.uk/monobloc-series/389-series/repair-kits.html
I replaced all the jets according to this list (the #1 needle position was a bit of a surprise):
http://archives.jampot.dk/Technical/Carburation/Amal_Monobloc__numbers_type_and_use.pdf
As present, the bike seems to be running very rich, so before continuing to tweak the various carb settings, I thought it would be a good idea to check the fuel reservoir/float height first.
I see that there is a set of shims available in order to adjust the fuel reservoir level (but I have not bought one yet):
http://amalcarb.co.uk/washer-kit-for-setting-the-fuel-level-of-monobloc-carburettors.html
However, before getting into that, I wanted to be sure that I am going about it the right way. Here are a few pictures of my current approach.
First, just the carb, showing the "pip" on the float chamber end cover, which many seem to think is the correct height for the fuel in the chamber (any confirmations/repudiations appreciated). Note also that I have fitted the fibre/fiber washer supplied in the Repair Kit (itself a subject of some debate). Also visible is the new K&N filter:
http://www.triumphrat.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=93834&stc=1&d=1378650422
Here is my "method":
http://www.triumphrat.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=93842&stc=1&d=1378651558
http://www.triumphrat.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=93850&stc=1&d=1378651612
The only small-bore plastic pipe that I had to hand was not quite a push fit onto the pilot jet, so I used some wire to attempt to clamp/seal it. However, it did leak slightly, hence the glass jar. Also, I gently blew and sucked a little on the pipe to rock the fuel level to remove/expel air bubbles. When sucked a little, the raised fuel level would slowly sink back until it stabilised. That is when I took the close-up images of the fuel level. As you can see, the level is about 3-4mm, 1/8"-3/16", above the pip. However, the view from the other side shows a small air bubble, so maybe I have a false reading. I should probably go back and play with removing that bubble, but the weather tells me to stay inside today, and I really wanted to get feedback ASAP.
http://www.triumphrat.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=93858&stc=1&d=1378652124
http://www.triumphrat.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=93866&stc=1&d=1378652177
Mostly I'm looking for comments on this method and any alternatives. A Google search, and subsequent links provides a lot of comment about float levels, but no illustrations of how to check them, as far as I can see. So, all comments will be gratefully received.
