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update. after all comments on this thread, I've decided that I didn't need new carbs after all. i ordered up new stay-up floats, amal rebuild kits, and brass float bowl drain plugs. i found a sealed baggie with new (brass) viton float needles in the parts stash, so I think i've got everything covered for less than $100. carb internals were pretty clean, so it should be an easy rebuild.
new premiers would have set me back around $375, so I have some extra cash in the kitty. I read over a couple threads on a single cable system from forum member Don Madass, and after reviewing several threads and about a dozen pics, I decided to bite the bullet and ordered up the linkage kit. Don sent it out the next day, and I had it within a week. i'll probably zip down to my local NAPA dealer tomorrow for a gallon of carb cleaner, and should be able to wrap up the rebuild sometime next week. i'm in florida, and as of right now, i'm thinking of eliminating the carb chokes, but leaving it open as an option (ordered up a couple plugs just in case). still missing the rear air filter plate and filter element, so i'll probably be placing an order for some odds and ends from old brits fairly soon. that should pretty much wrap up the carbs and induction system. again, thanks to everyone for all the help.
joe c
BTW, probably doesn't mean much, but for general information purposes, my 850 Mk2 is a August '74 build, w/ 319523 engine, trans, frame number.
new premiers would have set me back around $375, so I have some extra cash in the kitty. I read over a couple threads on a single cable system from forum member Don Madass, and after reviewing several threads and about a dozen pics, I decided to bite the bullet and ordered up the linkage kit. Don sent it out the next day, and I had it within a week. i'll probably zip down to my local NAPA dealer tomorrow for a gallon of carb cleaner, and should be able to wrap up the rebuild sometime next week. i'm in florida, and as of right now, i'm thinking of eliminating the carb chokes, but leaving it open as an option (ordered up a couple plugs just in case). still missing the rear air filter plate and filter element, so i'll probably be placing an order for some odds and ends from old brits fairly soon. that should pretty much wrap up the carbs and induction system. again, thanks to everyone for all the help.
joe c
BTW, probably doesn't mean much, but for general information purposes, my 850 Mk2 is a August '74 build, w/ 319523 engine, trans, frame number.
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