On a 1300 SP, I changed the generator to a 12v one not the carby (28PICT) won't fit, its hitting the generator. I was told by a reliable source I need to make a spacer to lift the carby up and away from the generator. Is this spacer readily available or where do I get it from? Also I am concerned if I raise the carby, the airfilter will now hit the KG engine lid! I am sure I have seen engines upgrade to 12v without the use of such spacer? Is there a different manifold I need which is slightly offset away from the generator?
Raf
matara ·
Raf,
Did you put a 12v generator pedestal on the engine as well? I think you need one. Never heard of a carby spacer except the 34PICT to 30PICT adapter?
Steve
karmannghia60 ·
Yes, I used a 12v stand. I had to anyway because the 12v generator has a larger diameter than the 6v
Menangler ·
Give the manifold a tug so it bends slightly towards the coil, it hits by only a very small amount (right?) so only a small tug or hit with a hammer.
vw54 ·
Yep you could do that or leaver it with a larger screw driver only enough to clear.
I thingk the accelerator pump lever hits or at least it does with the Judson.
karmannghia60 ·
Never thought of doing that, I'll try it. Looks like it will need 5mm or so
Raf
vw54 ·
Operate the accelerator when / while your bending so it only goes the minimum distance
1303Steve ·
Hi
The "12 volt carbs" had a different accelerator pump setup to fix this problem, you could make a spacer out of anything petrol resistant, even get one profile cut out of steel. I dont think the factory made anything.
1302Steve
karmannghia60 ·
Won't budge.
REDKG ·
i would think you should be using a different carby to a 28pict on a 1300cc.
the 28pict is fine with a 1200 and 12volt, and a 30pict with a single port 1600. have had both fitted to my KG.
karmannghia60 ·
True but won't make a difference with my clearance problem