1957 M16 not running properly
- clanger9
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Re: 1957 M16 not running properly
Ah. No wonder it won't pick up off idle!
In addition to my checklist, you do need to have the right bits in the carb.
According to my manual, a 1957 M16 should be a 376/5 (1 1/16") monobloc with 220 main (210 w/ air filter), 3 1/2 slide, 30 pilot, .106 needle on the middle slot.
In addition to my checklist, you do need to have the right bits in the carb.
According to my manual, a 1957 M16 should be a 376/5 (1 1/16") monobloc with 220 main (210 w/ air filter), 3 1/2 slide, 30 pilot, .106 needle on the middle slot.
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Re: 1957 M16 not running properly
Yup!! With help from you fellas, and a bit of head scratching, nearly breaking my ankle etc. I think I am getting close to fixing it at long last. I had visions of having to buy a new carb. We'll see when the bits turn up. I ordered the 210 jet as I'm running without an air cleaner at the moment as it's what the books say.
Like I say, I'm not scared to ask, and being a bit rusty on Brit bikes after 30 years of Guzzi V Twins.
I owe you all a pint (with 6 straws!!! )
Thanks fellas.
I'll send you an update if you're interested!
Like I say, I'm not scared to ask, and being a bit rusty on Brit bikes after 30 years of Guzzi V Twins.
I owe you all a pint (with 6 straws!!! )
Thanks fellas.
I'll send you an update if you're interested!
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Re: 1957 M16 not running properly
Should be 220 without air filter (210 with). Don't worry, any jet is better than no jet.
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- Rob Harknett
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Re: 1957 M16 not running properly
Seems I lost my way a bit there Neville, not reading all the postings.SPRIDDLER wrote:Rob. I think the photo to which you refer isn't the carb on Andy's bike. It's not mine either!Rob Harknett wrote:Looking at your picture, you have an odd fuel line set up.
Finally discover, the bike has no main jet. So my comment about fluff blocking it did not apply either. Think needle position may also need to be different if a filter is fitted, as well as changing the main jet size. I have never had an air filter fitted on any AMC. As I live in Essex, where we have no deserts.
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Re: 1957 M16 not running properly
I fancy an Angel Delight now you mention Desserts, or did I misread that?
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Re: 1957 M16 not running properly
Never owned this bike Sprids and even I would not leave out the main jet. (Might rob it though to keep another bike running. Still trying to track down all the "borrows" off my G3L so I can get it running again.)SPRIDDLER wrote:Guilty conscience, Clive?clive wrote:Previous owner probably dropped it on the shed floor and improvised with the o ring. I am sure there will be more excellent bodges coming to light as you get to know your bike.
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Re: 1957 M16 not running properly
Like I say it's my first bike with an anal carb in 35 years! I'm allowed one mistake
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Re: 1957 M16 not running properly
The only people who don't make mistakes are those who do anythingPlugsnpoints wrote:Like I say it's my first bike with an anal carb in 35 years! I'm allowed one mistake
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Re: 1957 M16 not running properly
All this talk about float levels made me check mine with the old ‘tube on the pilot jet' ruse.
Seems to be ok.
Seems to be ok.
Keep shiny side up.
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Re: 1957 M16 not running properly
And as soon as it arrives you'll find the original where you put it for safe keeping as you stripped the carb for it's first cleanPlugsnpoints wrote: I ordered the 210 jet
Regards Mick