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Hey K2 (is that your droid name?)Nah man by all means labour away! Having taken some time off and re read Bryanj's post, I did not in fact follow that procedure to the letter. I will take it back from the top.Two things I have forgotten to mention: I do not have the spring retainer for the air filter and I haven't got either the air filter cover. I have used duct tape as a makeshift cover but no garantee it is air tight. Do you think these missing elements might leanen the mixture? I say this knowing that at the moment the mixture is rich ( sooty plugs) but if it does leanen the mix it wouldn't help getting a reliable setup right?Lastly on that front: The airbox is the original and because of its age, it has warped a bit, the front end is a tad concave. Consequently connecting properly the air intakes for carb 2 and 3 is not feasable. I can get them in and even tighten the collars but not get the connectors all the way in. I guess that doesn't help either? Could not find a lot of info on those issues.All the best
Hey Alan,That would be great indeed, I'll see that with you by PM! I was thinking of making a sudo retainer with a wire coathanger, just something to hold the filter snug.
If you have covered the top with tape no air can get in! Use half a clothes peg to pushthe filter forward and leave the top open totest
Alex, the best way to get the airbox rubbers to fit onto the centre carbs is to remove the air filter element from the air filter box, remove the connector tube and rubber to give you as much access room as possible.Then use a screwdriver handle or a piece of wood with a rounded end to push the airbox rubbers forward onto the carb stubs from inside. Your hand has to manoeuvre down into the air filter box and partly through the large opening in the front.It's difficult, frustrating and even painful at times, but it's possible.
Very nice work there Alan.