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[ricvw]

on a 1500cc singel port if you want to remove the govener do you need to buy a spacer for the carb so it clears the altornator or do i need a new inlet manifold,and if so were could i get one cheers ric.

 

[Bookwus]

Hiya ric,

The problem here, of course, is that your carburetor/intake manifold set-up was never designed to run with an alternator. I'm guessing that you need to clearance the accelerator pump arm. Correct? I'm also guessing that you are running a 30PICT2 or a 30PICT1. I have heard of folks getting the clearance they need by grinding away a small part (the contact point between the carb and the alternator) of the alternator body, but without specifics I really can't tell if that would work in your case.

 

[festerbestertester]

Just having a 1/2 inch spacer made to solve same problem. will pick up next week and report back. That said I was told (haven't checked) the spacer off an old mini manifold looks about right. Don't forget you would need longer threads on carb.

 

[ricvw]

hows makeing the spacer for you and if it works can you get me one made cheers ric.

 

[festerbestertester]

Don't know how much yet but will let you know. Using Lancaster Engines.
http://www.lancasterengines.co.uk

 

[ricvw]

Thanks for that im only the other side of the trough of bolland can you let me know how you go with it.

 

[festerbestertester]

Fitted spacer and now miss alternator. However had to remove it till I get a longer accelerator cable. Away rest of week chil 8) lin, so won't get done till next week.
Rickvw.... spacer cost a tenner.

 

[festerbestertester]

Finished up using a cable join as couldn't source long enough cable. Works fine and no longer catches alternator.

 

[festerbestertester]

found this.
http://www.pacificcustoms.com/AC127020.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;