Showing posts with label Carb. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Carb. Show all posts

The Birth



The Magura throttle is a pull throttle so we made a little lever arm to flip reverse it.  Although the arm isn't really that little at the moment.  But the different holes will allow a choice of throttle response and then it can be cut down. 



 That'll do, pig.

 Poor man's generator




Decided to see if the thing might fire.  Tony wasn't there so I was kinda bricking it.


I actually forgot to prime it but on the third kick there was a splutter from the engine


4th kick


Guess who taught himself to weld?  Kids, set your flame right, not too much oxygen and don't destroy it with an angle grinder when you can use a file.




Fifth kick muddafucka!


Carbohydrates




There are two secrets to a successful carb rebuild.  Firstly, start with a near-pristine specimen.  Secondly, find someone with more experience and a load of spares to do it for you.










Tarted up with a 'rubber ducky' float she's ready to go