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[RocketRR]

Hi all I have another Enfield in my collection this time a non running electra x with the Hitchcocks power kit fitted. Looks like someone has had the carburettor apart and forgot to fit the pilot jet. I also think they have changed and adjusted things to try to overcome this do I gave no idea what the standard jets and settings are including slide etc. Anyone know so I can get back to a good starting point? Thanks

[Adrian]

Most Mk1 Amals don't have a detachable pilot jet, they have a drilled brass bush pressed into one of the internal passage ways, it can be very hard to get at to clean if it gets blocked. I think the current manufacturers of the Mk1 now offer a version with proper detachable jet. A.

[Tim NZ]

The carb has a fixed pilot bushing deep in behind the Air adjustment screw, very hard to get at if or when it blocks.


You will also need to verify that the pilot by-pass and pilot outlet orifices in the floor of the carb body are clear?


Remove the pilot air screw and apply a blast of compressed air, it should be felt coming out of the two wee holes...


IF they are blocked apply carb cleaner, OR if you have a set of Gas welding tip-cleaners, use the smallest 'REAMER' to carefully probe the bushing and or orifices. DONT get carried away or you will permanently damage the outlets and the bushing. (New body time...)

[Tim NZ]

Dyslexic typo: main jet 200 - 220

[RocketRR]

Thanks that's exactly how I set it but still had running issues. I fitted a 30 pilot jet I had in my shed to the threaded hole in the carb body and now idles but still a little rich and very fluffy when first opening the throttle. I was going to lean the pilot and richening the slide. I think this is a later amal mk1 that has the screw in jet I will have to phone Hitchcocks to see what they supply. I am very familiar with the blocked body issues and checked this completely and ultrasonic cleaned body. Cheers for the help.

[Tim NZ]

Unless there is repeated 'spitting' (lean) from the carb when the eng has warmed up, and giving a bit of throttle; dont fit a #3 slide.


IF there is 'spitting' at idle with NO throttle, the timing will be retarded some what.


If you have a pilot bushing, the #30 jet you fitted wont do anything: you need to check.


IF there is a removable screw-plug on the off-side from the Pilot air screw, you have a later body which should have a removable pilot jet.


If not, then you have the fixed bushing...

[RocketRR]

Had a look tonight the casting on the other side of the body to the pilot screw has a molding that almost looks like a sunk Allen head screw so I guess an early body so I need to remove the pilot jet again. It's so difficult when taking on a non running bike with no history as to why. The problem now is it starts first kick every time idles perfectly and runs beautifully on anything but a puff of throttle when it coughs and almost stalls especially when cold.When hot it improves but it still has that flat spot just as the throttle opens.Maybe a stay up float kit and a slight float height adjustment. It's soooo close. Cheers

[RocketRR]

Is a slight cough just off idle normal on these with the performance kit? Maybe I am chasing a feature lol

[Bullet Whisperer]

I may have posted this already, but it seems appropriate for this post. Regards, Paul. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwDUplLn4Xg

[RocketRR]

Thanks Paul I did put it in the ultrasonic cleaner but it has to come apart again so I will try the wire trick it's just I would rather not poke instead hope the ultrasonic did the job