Carb re sleeve

[Sabre]

Anyone have any recommendations on where to get a Amal carburettor re sleeved.
Thanks in advance.

[Sabre]

Anyone no what diameter the throttle slide should be on a type 76 Amal carb ?.

[Dean Southall]

Try Martin Bratby   0777 2169 524
Knows his stuff and how to refurb carbs
He even had parts for my 1920s amac

[Steve.S]

The slide is 1 3/16" diameter.

[Sabre]

Ok thanks all I may be able to get away with just a new throttle slide hopefully.

[V500]

Mr Bratby no longer does this work, so I've been told.

[militaryron]

Martyn has had serious health issues which have curtailed his carb refurb business.  Ron

[Sabre]

Regarding the throttle slide, I've noticed that you can buy copies of Amal made slides at a much lower price; does anyone know if they're any good or if it's better to opt for an original Amal made slide ?.

[militaryron]

You can probably buy one from India, cast in the sand by a bare foot wallah......But why would you risk it? Ron

[V500]

Yep, buy cheap, get cheap.

[Sabre]

Yes, you're probably right, the cheaper slide I was looking at is sold by Hitchckocks motorcycles.

[militaryron]

As far as I know, Hitchcock's only sell genuine Amal carbs and parts. They are one of the best firms to deal with. I buy all my Amal parts from them, Usually a bit cheaper than Burlen Fuels (Amal Carbs Ltd)  Ron

[Sabre]

Well the throttle slides listed for the 76/276 carbs are definitely marked as reproduction.

[militaryron]

Yes I see what you mean. That's a new one on me. I guess Alan is getting them made elsewhere to combat the high Amal price. An email to Hitchcock's to validate the quality won't hurt. Ron

[Sabre]

Yes, I emailed Hitchcocks and apparently they've had them made locally for 30 years, with quality equal to Amal's, and like you say Ron Amal's price was a determining factor in getting them made.