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Offline Acro1985

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Re: Which Carbs do I need?
« Reply #15 on: August 06, 2024, 07:16:31 PM »
Just checked the manifolds now I have got home and they the vacuum screws on them


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Re: Which Carbs do I need?
« Reply #16 on: August 06, 2024, 08:12:05 PM »
That's good news you just need to find a set of 550 carbs.
Honda CB400NA Superdream (current money puddle)
Honda CB500 K1 (second money pit)
https://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,28541.0.html
Honda CB400 four super sport (first money pit)
Link to my full restoration http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,23291.0.html
This is a neat 500 restoration in the USA.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,151576.msg1731556.html#msg1731556

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Re: Which Carbs do I need?
« Reply #17 on: August 06, 2024, 08:15:56 PM »
In that case it is an F engine and you may just need the correct carbs, all the ones i said before will work but may have jet differences which can be changed, obviously a correct set for the model would be best.
I would recommend new rubber inlet manifolds and carb to air box rubbers, the latter are ok pattern as they only come with plenum from honda.
When collecting bits try to get mounting brackets as well if you havent got them.
I have a spare 550 filter box and may have a plenum without rubbers to spare.
Post pictures of what you have and we can help as much as possible.
Sounds like somebody just picked up a set of carbs for a honda 4 not realising they were 400, i am sure you will be able to sell them to recoup some cash

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Re: Which Carbs do I need?
« Reply #18 on: August 07, 2024, 06:16:57 AM »
Hi Bryan

thank you for the very helpful information. I will defiantly be replacing the rubbers as they are past it so I will add them to the list. I am going to have sort out of all the parts I have at the weekend, so I will be in touch regarding the air box and plenum once I know what is missing.

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Re: Which Carbs do I need?
« Reply #19 on: August 08, 2024, 06:06:14 AM »
Hi Bryan

might be a daft question, I Have found a set of carbs on eBay from a 500 the seller tells me they are 0649A will they fit. they look the same as the 069A carbs to my novice eye.

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Re: Which Carbs do I need?
« Reply #20 on: August 08, 2024, 09:50:50 AM »
069A are 550 carbs I have them on my 500 so had to change the brassware for it to run right.

My 500 should have 637B fitted - they are essentially the same carb body with different emulsion tubes , needles, jets & air screws.

Pretty sure Bryan will confirm what I have said, I can't help with the ones you have found.

Searching old posts here reveals that 0649A were 500 carbs for European models so probably different air box arrangement.
« Last Edit: August 08, 2024, 10:15:07 AM by McCabe-Thiele (Ted) »
Honda CB400NA Superdream (current money puddle)
Honda CB500 K1 (second money pit)
https://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,28541.0.html
Honda CB400 four super sport (first money pit)
Link to my full restoration http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,23291.0.html
This is a neat 500 restoration in the USA.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,151576.msg1731556.html#msg1731556

Offline SteveW

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Re: Which Carbs do I need?
« Reply #21 on: August 08, 2024, 10:51:41 AM »
022A carbs will fit as well, have a set on my 74 550. Fitted as standard.
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Re: Which Carbs do I need?
« Reply #22 on: August 08, 2024, 02:14:30 PM »
As Ted said will fit but may need to swap jets

Offline Acro1985

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Re: Which Carbs do I need?
« Reply #23 on: August 08, 2024, 02:47:10 PM »
Thanks for the help chaps really appreciated.


 

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