BSA Owners' Club Workshop Discussions

The BSA Workshop => Twins => Topic started by: Lavelle on 05 Jan, 2019, 18:07

Title: a65 lightning running like a pig
Post by: Lavelle on 05 Jan, 2019, 18:07
anybody out there using wassell carbs as areplacement for tired original amals!!!pulled mine off cleaned em ,throttle slides had to be pried out out with force.bodys probably warped by o/tighnting previous owners. cleaned all jets float bowls etc.new coils to go with existing electronic ign will start and runs but adjustment to air etc seems to have no effect .any ideas or help appreciated cheers john
Title: Re: a65 lightning running like a pig
Post by: ducati2242 on 05 Jan, 2019, 21:16
I would go with the original but new . The price of them its not worth doing them up as it probably costs more . http://amalcarb.co.uk/?___store=amal
Title: Re: a65 lightning running like a pig
Post by: A10 JWO on 06 Jan, 2019, 18:12
Amal Premier would be my choice. Not copies  :D
Title: Re: a65 lightning running like a pig
Post by: Lavelle on 08 Jan, 2019, 19:43
yeah think your right .its an availability of said carbs but have just got hold of a pair of brand new ones will fit them sat and see what happens (joy I hope)CHEERS MATEY