markevo30
Well-known member
After a minor engine strip (top ends) and clean up i've been suffering with some poor running issues.
The engine is a single port 1600 fitted with the dreaded Bocar carb and a 009 with electronic ignition. I've set the valve clearances and the plug gaps and timed it at 30 BTDC.
I've set up the single adjuster screw carb as per instructions found on the net and i thought all was good (if running a little lumpy) but on a run yesterday it kept cutting out at junctions. Looking at the carb there is definitely ice on the manifold under the carb so i'll be checking the temperature on the heat risers later to see if they're blocked.
If they are blocked i know i'll need to try and unblock them using the various methods described elsewhere.
My question is this - I also have a pancake type air filter with a pipe attached to the oil filler as shown in the picture below. Is this adequate to supply the carb with warm air? If not is there an aftermarket alternative arrangement which can supply more warm air. I say aftermarket as the standard air filter stand has been cut out previously.
The engine is a single port 1600 fitted with the dreaded Bocar carb and a 009 with electronic ignition. I've set the valve clearances and the plug gaps and timed it at 30 BTDC.
I've set up the single adjuster screw carb as per instructions found on the net and i thought all was good (if running a little lumpy) but on a run yesterday it kept cutting out at junctions. Looking at the carb there is definitely ice on the manifold under the carb so i'll be checking the temperature on the heat risers later to see if they're blocked.
If they are blocked i know i'll need to try and unblock them using the various methods described elsewhere.
My question is this - I also have a pancake type air filter with a pipe attached to the oil filler as shown in the picture below. Is this adequate to supply the carb with warm air? If not is there an aftermarket alternative arrangement which can supply more warm air. I say aftermarket as the standard air filter stand has been cut out previously.