OK...I finally started working on the old girl. Unlike other posts, I want to let everyone follow my progress so the "after" picture will come at the end. I'm shooting for spring, depending on what issues I encounter and the time and money I have to work with. I know nothing about motorcycles. I am pretty mechanically inclined though. I'm trying to research the proper names for parts so I at least sound like I know what I'm doing, but I'm sure I will be asking about a "thingy" here and there. I'll try to include as many pictures as I can.
Well here it is. I got it from a farmer for $50.00 (yes I said 50, not 500). He had it sittin' in his barn for who knows how long, and it was covered in a nice thick layer of bird crap. Took it home, changed the oil, put new gas in it, new battery and it fired up....... after several drains of the battery......but it fired up! I did paint it that summer. It used to be blue. The seat is a replacement from an unknown bike as is the rear fender.
Anyone want to venture a guess as to where this oil is coming from?
Started tearing it down. I don't have a garage, so I'm going to do this build in my basement.?.? You gotta work with what you've got.
Got the carbs off and started cleaning. They were actually a lot better than I thought they would be.
This leads me to my first real question(s)? I started cleaning the carbs. Neither of my manuals have info on the Keihin PD46A's. I've looked and I'm having trouble finding directions on the settings for these internal parts. They all appeared to be in good shape with no corrosion. From the microfiche I gather:
#1 is the Float Valve (underneath the tongue of the float set)
#2 is the Main Jet Holder and the Main Jet. I did not find any O-ring in there like the fiche shows, but I did not remove the main jet from the holder either. The opening is clear as I can see right through it.
#3 is not shown on the fiche but it's a pressed in jet or something
#4 is a screw set?? it's a needle of some kind.
How do I reinstall these parts back to insure they are set properly? I know the float is supposed to be set at a height of 14.5mm, but how do I adjust it? Just bend the tongue that's resting on the float valve. Do I lay the card on it's side to measure it or do I flip it upright (I guess that would be upside down actually) If I plan to convert to 4 into 1 headers, do I need to replace the main jet? How many turns from snug are the varius needles and/or jets supposed to be?
That's it for now. I will post pictures of the progress as I continue. I'll be asking A LOT of questions along the way so be patient with me.