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1998 Triumph Sprint Project.


Saul

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I should be fine, I haven't separated the carb bodies so it's just the floats, jets and a few sundary bits, reasonably easy, one done already just stopped for a cuppa.  Although I know i am tempting fate.  🤣

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Myself, I enjoy doing that kind of work...especially if you've got an array of new parts for replacement. Inline 4's or parallel twins/triples are much more pleasant to deal with vs. wrestling w/ V4 carbs, which can sometimes be a real bitch.

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All done, carbs clean.  All new jets and O rings.  Emulsion tubes cleaned and checked, diaphragms all good. Carbs still retain original sync as I didn’t separate the bodies.  Although I will balance them when they are on the bike.  I will check the float valves are sealing before refitting the carbs but apart from the that ready to go.      I want to drain the tank and get fresh fuel before doing more.   
Other more pressing jobs next on the list.   Repairing my bike shed being top of it.  
 

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Left over bits 😉

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1 hour ago, YamaHead said:

Myself, I enjoy doing that kind of work...especially if you've got an array of new parts for replacement. Inline 4's or parallel twins/triples are much more pleasant to deal with vs. wrestling w/ V4 carbs, which can sometimes be a real bitch.

Oh forget that, the thought of working on V4's disturbs me 🤣  I would love an old Honda 750 VFR but I just don't fancy spannering on it.  😳

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8 minutes ago, boboneleg said:

You can replace those screws holding the float bowls with Allen heads, much easier to undo if you have to get in there again.

Good plan I have some nice stainless ones I could use as well.  🙂👍

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