Carbs. What goes here ??

[malc4d]

I have 2 sets of carbs. 1 set has these holes as shown the other has a cap here. What does that cap do, do l need it ??

carb1.jpg

Thanks

[Westfaling]

There are some good exploded views on the Rimmers website like this one:

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID005199

Nick

[edd]

The caps hold a temperature compensator one for each side It's a few strips of thin metal that react to heat and raise a tiny valve allowing more or less air in depending on the temperature. Without this fitted you'll have a air leak and most probably a fuel leak so be careful. They list kits of these parts in most of the stag suppliers.

[milothedog]

Can't really tell from that picture, but if they are old Mk1 Carbs, they don't have the compensaters on them.

[andy p]

Can't really tell from that picture, but if they are old Mk1 Carbs, they don't have the compensaters on them.

we can see who was not at our N&N this month

[malc4d]

Thanks for that Nick .. I always look there first.
Do you have the original Fed. carbs on yours ?

Edd, No its not them, the photo is of 1 on Flebay which has lots missing. I will post a photo of the actual carb. later

[GDPR]

I wasn't! I was at the vets instead - my moggy had his face smashed in and lost a few teeth - we think he was hit by a car.

He's not too bad now thankfully, face looking normal and loss of teeth not stopping him eating..

[KOY 23]

Sorry to hear that. I recently hit a cat that shot out into the road, fortunately it hit the side of the car. Went back to see it and it shot off again. Dunno who was more shaken. Hope it was ok, no houses around to ask ownership. Hope your cat recovers fully.

[malc4d]

Found a better google pic. Second pic doesn't look the same setup as first, is this normal ?

carb2.jpg carb 2.jpg

[milothedog]

Found a better google pic.

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That's the throttle bypass valve, to limit manifold depression on overrun but again I'm not sure if Mk1 carbs had it fitted.


You need to identify what you have first, if they are early or later type Most owners dump the early ones and reconditioners won't take them as service exchange.

[milothedog]

we can see who was not at our N&N this month

That's gone over my head Andy

[Bob Heritage]

That's gone over my head Andy

Probably talking out of the top of his as well

[malc4d]

OH...so is the first pic Mk1 or 2, is second pic considered as normal for UK carbs then ?

[milothedog]

OH...so is the first pic Mk1 or 2, is second pic considered as normal for UK carbs then ?

The first picture you posted is possibly early Mk1

and the other pictures are Mk2 as I see it. Why not try and get in touch with Alan, his details are in the mag.


Just noticed that they are fitted to a Mk2 pedestal ?

[Goldstar]

Your eagle eyes are getting better as you get older Ian - or are the lenses just getting stronger?