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The BSA Workshop => Singles => Topic started by: TIGERJ on 09 November, 2017, 17:19:09

Title: C15 carburettor
Post by: TIGERJ on 09 November, 2017, 17:19:09
Some of you will remember all the "FUN" I had getting my bike roadworthy.
Looking again at the carburettor I have no insulating block fitted between carb. and head.
I suspect this results in carb. Overheating causing running problems.
However there is no space to fit any block.
I am wondering whether my carb. body is too long?
Anyone know what the dimension should be ?
Regards
           Tim
Title: Re: C15 carburettor
Post by: IanP on 09 November, 2017, 18:50:06
just a thought are your studs too short ? as opposed to your carb body too long
Title: Re: C15 carburettor
Post by: JulianS on 09 November, 2017, 18:54:31
All the monobloc dimensions on the photo.

The insulating washers do not have to be very thick.
Title: Re: C15 carburettor
Post by: TIGERJ on 10 November, 2017, 13:49:42
Many thanks for the reply.
Julian what thickness of insulating washer do you recommend?
Space is short between carb. air intake and metal air filter housing.
Regards
           Tim
Title: Re: C15 carburettor
Post by: JulianS on 10 November, 2017, 16:44:45
Try the thinest you can get, as space limited -about 1/16 inch. You can always try a thicker one if that does not help.

But it may not solve your carb problem.

Not got a C15 but use a 1/8 inch one on my A10.
Title: Re: C15 carburettor
Post by: TIGERJ on 11 November, 2017, 07:25:44
I think you are correct about my carb. Problem
You remember all the trouble I had originally
Bike runs perfectly apart from Tickover
I might treat her to a new carb. next spring