Carbs?

We used to put mk2 Amels on them as an upgrade,but a rebuild should do it

 

If the throttle slide has worn the body of the carbs excessively and is now a loose fit, then I would replace the carbs as it will never run properly like that.
However, if the slides/carb bodies are in fairly good condition then just do a rebuild. The main bugbear will most likely be a worn carb body which renders it scrap (though I have heard of them being re-sleeved).

 

I'm with Goolie, that's what I would be looking at, body and slides. What's making yer think carbs not right? That's too nice a Triton (wideline me thinks?) to have poor carbs on?. Are you sure carbs have been set up properly? I think I have amal set up somewhere, I'm just doing 75 T140V Cafe racer. Also with no air filters, jet sizes need to be different from standard. Can you talk to guy that built it for more info/history?

 

Dribble...

Not helpful but I just wanted to add my thoughts!

 

I found these links quite a good guide to cleaning the carbs. Part 1 and Part 2

 

Nice bike ! Amal still do the carbs and all the parts.
http://amalcarb.co.uk/carbspec/carburettor/spares/id/6335/

 

With those carbs would expect jets struggling with old petrol, and float needles too. I don't think anyone building that bike to such a good spec would skimp on carbs. Had a few Tritons, one a pre-unit jobby, show winner at a 1% club show. Sort the cleaning out, electrosonically if needed before buying owt, but doubt yer need me to say that

 

If it had stood for ages the fuel alone could be the cause. If that, and a good run with redex or similar doesnt help, and if you can afford it I would go with new Amals, so many variables with old carbs it can cost much more than a new set, changing this and that. I agree Mikunis are great and work really well but they are so expensive

 

Stick a pair of SUs on it but don't forget the oil in the damper chambers

 

6hrs ?
Too much tea and ciggys
That's why

 

At least it's easier to work on than modern bikes - try getting into the carbs of a Trident 900 or similar!

Clutch slip? Usual suspects I guess ... cable adjustment or the four (if memory serves) spring adjusters on the clutch plate may need a slight tweak. Cork inserts on the plates may be perished. Last time I played around with a clutch was in 1967/8 on a 1960 Speed Twin so the previous suggestions could be total bollox! SIGH!!

 

Yeah, I found gettin' clutch basket to spin truly and hence pressure plate to apply pressure truly, interesting. Found well used brass nuts can get ground off a bit by springs, and not necessarily all showing the same amount of thread to get even pressure. Triumph tool bit awkward but good old screwdriver ground out in middle accordingly works well.