1970 CARB NEEDLE get and set???

[lambrettalad]

HI just stripped and cleaned my carb on a 1098 and noticed the needle is well worn and has A N stamped on it.
is this correct? and anyone have a suggestion as to the best place to get one and a matching jet?
or is there a better set up?
thanking you for your tiome (oops well i do live in BRUM )

[chrisryder]

AN is standard for a standard 1098 with a HS2.

The needle and jet shouldn't be worn as with the needle centred correctly the two should never touch.

You can get a needle and jet from any Minor parts supplier... i think there's one in Burmingum

[brucek]

Also try this website for all carb parts and most fuel pump parts too.


http://www.sucarb.co.uk/

[lambrettalad]

brill-thank you both very much

[bmcecosse]

Why do you think it is worn?? Hardly worth getting new parts for this - just set up what you have, correctly.

[lambrettalad]

hi co2 is spot on at tick-over but rises as the revs go up to beyond the ideal level,it starts to run rich,plus the needle has slight ridge marks on it

[bmcecosse]

Sounds like someone has tried to modify the needle for extra richness if it has 'ridge' marks on it.

[Tes 1]

Hi.I Have a 1956 minor that was running very rough.I purchased a S.U.overhaul kit from a web sight that specialises in s.u. carbs for about £45 aprox? and it ran love'ly once fitted and adjusted.if you search the internet i'm sure you will find it.i did in no time.sorry cannot be more helpfull.

[bmcecosse]

£45 is a LOT - most carbs just need a good clean up and possibly a new float valve.