Alternative carb for 54 G80S

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AndyO
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Alternative carb for 54 G80S

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Hi folks,
My newly acquired G80 is now running without smoke following a rebore (thanks Andy Mitchell near Hereford) but I'm still struggling with the original pre monobloc 89N/1ED. New slide, needle and float valve needle. Fuel still dripping everywhere. All new washers etc. Everything ultrasonic cleaned. I'm assuming the float valve seat is poor. Can I “lap” the new valve?
Alternatively, if I was to fit an Amal concentric which one is best and what jetting would you suggest?
Many thanks
Andy
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Re: Alternative carb for 54 G80S

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Fit a 389 Amal Monobloc, 1.5/32 bore, 260 Main jet, 106 Needle jet, 30 Pilot jet, 3.5 Slide. Needle on middle notch.
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Re: Alternative carb for 54 G80S

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I'd worn out a Concentric and consequently couldn't get a decent idle and had some starting problems.

I got a 389 from the Club; fitted, started and barely any adjustment required. 1956 G80S.

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Re: Alternative carb for 54 G80S

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I use a Concentric Mk 1 930 carb, can't remember settings but can go and look in the garage tomorrow if you are interested. Andy
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Re: Alternative carb for 54 G80S

Post by Triumph-Legend »

Monoblock. Club spares or direct from Amal.

It's the correct carb for the year of the bike and the work fine if not too worn out. Might need a bigger main jet for modern fuels to get best performance.

Concentric. Hmm, why fit a carb that was not around at the year of the bikes production. Also I think these never look right on the early fifties bikes.
Oh crap, I'm sounding like a rivet counter. :rofl:

However, it's your bike so go with whatever suits you best. The current Mk2 Concentric carb has a nice modern look. No idea how it performs though.
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