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The stock filters have a oil coated dense mesh inside the filters. Yours appear to be the competition ones that basically are a hollow version. Stone filters.I looked at that. The fast idle rod on the front carb advances the throttle a small amount and with the linkage to the rear carb, it advances the rear throttle also. Is it necessary to have the rear rod installed as well? I don’t believe it was on the rear carb previously, but if required I can scavenge it off the old front carb.
The air filters do have a mesh in them. It is a black mesh so it is hard to see. What should the early filter mesh look like? I’m at work right now, but can take a picture of the mesh when I get home.
Shouldn't need to. Remove the carb cover and hand pump the fuel pump. From memory the fuel level should be 12mm from the top edge? Bend the hinge to get the right levelOne more question. Setting the fuel level in the carbs. I changed out the existing needle valve and seat. Is there any way to set the float level other than rigging up a temporary fuel supply as described in the WSM?
Limey,Hey 65 beam, A whole lot of non standard parts and polishing going on there. Couldn't resist it maybe? Maybe dump those orange HT leads. Maybe sort that washer bottle cage. Maybe paint the Sunbean tappet cover text infill as per original. Maybe turn the expansion tank outlet hose 90 degress to point forward as per original. Maybe don't use jubilee clips if you are going to show us how it's done. Maybe don't use a Wall Mart ignition coil. Maybe colour code the scuttle brace bolts as per original. Maybe use the correct tappet cover nuts...And that's from two tight photographs.
Maybe you need to step back a little until you got something really good to bring to our 'show and tell'...
I'd rather have one thorough bred horse in my stable than five fat ponies
I bought the tool kit from you recently to add to my collection and I wonder why you coated the wrench for the oil drain plug. I sent you a message about this and haven't heard back. The original for this series 4 was not coated nor were the pliers and King Dick wrench. Just curious. Have a great day! Here's a photo of the old green car done our way.View attachment 18787