What is the purpose of a "Carb Spacer"?
I've been having a few carburetter issues with my 1960 G9 since its recent rebuild. (Amal monobloc 376/209)
I won't bore you with the details of the problem and what I've done to resolve it...... but according to the spares list I should have a 1/8" thick Carb Spacer fitted (part #023496). This is missing on my bike.
I can get one easily enough, and will do so, but I wondered what the spacer is for?
Would, not having one fitted, make any difference to performance?
Thanks in advance..
Shufty
Carb Spacer
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Heat from the head pasing to the carb causes the petrol to evaporate.This can cause dificulty when starting a hot engine.The only contact with the head when the spacer is fitted is the two studs.Hope this gives you the answer you would like.
r w webb
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Rex,
Thanks - that makes sense. I hoped the answer would be simple!
Shufty
Thanks - that makes sense. I hoped the answer would be simple!
Shufty