Carb Spacer

shufty · Post by **shufty** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 7:35 pm

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

rex.webb · Post by **rex.webb** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 7:58 pm

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.

shufty · Post by **shufty** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 8:11 pm

Rex,

Thanks - that makes sense. I hoped the answer would be simple!

Shufty