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[Mick D]

Hi

If the club can't help Burlen, (Amal), will sell you the one you need:

http://amalcarb.co.uk/cf/vehicle/list/? ... =Model+18S

Regards Mick

[oldmodern]

Hello Mick
Thanks for taking the time.
Burlen seem to list all parts except the body. I don't think they sell a complete carb. I have E-mailed them for advice.
Ron.

[dave16mct]

They come up on ebay occasionally. You might fit a 389 Monobloc as fitted (and jetted ) same as 1955 18S. You could then take your time finding the correct carb/body if you were bothered about originality. Personally I'd sooner have the 389 Monobloc anyday.
Dave.

[Mick D]

Hi Ron

If you click view in the link I posted and then the top item in the list that comes up you will see they have stock of the current alternative, 289B/1AK

Regards Mick

[oldmodern]

Thank you Mick, As you said, hidden in plain sight! but currently out of stock.
Dave the monoblock you suggested has a bore of 1" 5/32. My old unit is 1" 3/32 do you think this would matter!
thanks for your advice
Ron

[Samuel]

Burlen sell the 289B/1AK as a substitute for the 89B/1AK - the 289B has internal air hole, whereas the 89B had four external holes in the body.
The bore is correct for the machine but does not preserve exact originality.
I have an 289B on my '49 G80, but have constant starting problems now!

[dave16mct]

You could adjust the bore size by flaring the carb spacer slightly to suit the new carb. It's only a fraction.
Dave.

[oldmodern]

Thanks guys. Think I will go for a new monoblock for reliability. Appreciate all your responses.
Respect
Ron.