Which carb number ?

blythmags · Post by **blythmags** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 3:36 pm

Hi all

I need a new float for my pre-monobloc carb ( 1950 Model 18).

I understand that you can buy plastic floats but would quite like to look for a copper one to replace the exisiting one ( acknowledging they may be like hen's teeth). My question is how do I identify the carb number in order to purchase the correct float ?. I've looked on the carb itself and I can see no markings oither than "Amal" ?

I understand that the bike has the original bottom fill pre-monobloc carb which i see from the parts list is part 14-015 with the clip soldered on the top. Finally, is there any where that sells the copper floats ?. Thanks in anticipation of your advice

tomshayes · Post by **tomshayes** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 3:51 pm

Can your original float be repaired with solder?

Or did you tread on it?Edited by - tomshayes on 21 Aug 2012 2:52:42 PM

blythmags · Post by **blythmags** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 4:22 pm

quote:
Can your original float be repaired with solder?

Or did you tread on it?Edited by - tomshayes on 21 Aug 2012 2:52:42 PM

Ok....time to put my hands up......I tried to straighten out the retaining clip ( which was not aligned with the float needle) and which is soldered on to the float as everyone knows, and made an a**e of it !
Result of which I need either a new complete float or at best a new clip to solder on (part 14-014 I believe)

Rob Harknett · Post by **Rob Harknett** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 6:05 pm

The carb type number should be on the top of the flange. Sitting on the bike its on the r/h side. For a new float I guess the most well know supplier would be Amal.
www.amalcurb.co.uk

blythmags · Post by **blythmags** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 8:40 pm

quote:
The carb type number should be on the top of the flange. Sitting on the bike its on the r/h side. For a new float I guess the most well know supplier would be Amal.
www.amalcurb.co.uk

Hi Rob
Still cant find the number ?......never thought I would get this short sighted at my young age !

Dick Hobart · Post by **Dick Hobart** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:45 pm

Hitchcocks do a float and needle kit for £24.

rex.webb · Post by **rex.webb** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 11:39 pm

WOW c¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬
If this is a Pre MONOBLOCK ??
The clip is to fix the Fuel cutoff needle to the float SURLEY ???????????????
YES ??? NO ???

Rob Harknett · Post by **Rob Harknett** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 12:26 am

I made files for carbs, only brief details see here for AJS models, you'll find what the correct number should be. But also look for a number on your foalt chambeer, if you find one I'll ID it for you
https://www.jampot.com/article_read.asp?id=550

blythmags · Post by **blythmags** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 8:29 am

quote:
I made files for carbs, only brief details see here for AJS models, you'll find what the correct number should be. But also look for a number on your foalt chambeer, if you find one I'll ID it for you
https://www.jampot.com/article_read.asp?id=550

Hi Rob

I cant find a number on the float chamber unfortunately

blythmags · Post by **blythmags** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 8:32 am

quote:
Hitchcocks do a float and needle kit for £24.

Hi Dick
Yeah.....I'd seen these....if I cant find a copper one I'll probably plum for a plastic one as advertised
Cheers