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General Douglas Discussion / Re: Mk 5 Carb issue
« Last post by Philmein on Today at 12:56 »
I have the same problem on my Mk 1 it runs on the left and when I choke the right it fires up . I swoped the carbs over and the same carb will not run without half choke . i ve had them autrasonic cleaned ive checked valve clearances to no avail . all the jets and everything is identical in both carbs so it must be a fuel issue but it beats me . I did put this same question on the forum about two months ago but no answers to the problem yet . if ya find out what the problem is let me know and I will do likewise.

Will do!!


Quote fixed - Dave, 19May2024
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General Douglas Discussion / Re: Mk 5 Carb issue
« Last post by Philmein on Today at 12:42 »
Compression is same on both cyls at approx 100psi ..
valves checked and fine..

Please chip in if anyone can give advice..Thanks

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General Douglas Discussion / Re: Mk 5 Carb issue
« Last post by oldtimer on Today at 11:57 »
I have the same problem on my Mk 1 it runs on the left and when I choke the right it fires up . I swoped the carbs over and the same carb will not run without half choke . i ve had them autrasonic cleaned ive checked valve clearances to no avail . all the jets and everything is identical in both carbs so it must be a fuel issue but it beats me . I did put this same question on the forum about two months ago but no answers to the problem yet . if ya find out what the problem is let me know and I will do likewise.


Oldtimer's previous topic - 'Carb trouble'


Link added - Dave, 19May2024
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General Douglas Discussion / Re: Mk 5 Carb issue
« Last post by alistair on Today at 10:22 »
check yer compression and valve clearances
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Looking good.
Fingers crossed for you and a massive THANK YOU.
Peter
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General Douglas Discussion / Mk 5 Carb issue
« Last post by Philmein on Yesterday at 16:05 »
Hi..appreciate thoughts on an issue I have with my mk 5..starts but runs on the right cylinder only..If I rev it and push down the choke button halfway on the left carb that cylinder fires up!
Thinking its fuel issues ive checked flow from the tank, cleaned the carb out but to no avail..any thoughts please?

Thanks
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Thanks cardan and Eddie for your good wishes and kind words.
A little luck is definitely handy for these big conversions - one small hiccup can take a whole day to resolve.

Assuming no new issues arise over the weekend, the start time will be:

UTC, Time Zone - Tue, 21 May 2024 at 1:00 am

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Finish time is uncertain but approximately 3-4 days will hopefully cover it.
As mentioned above, the Forum will still be viewable, but in read-only mode during that time.
Once the new server destination registers with the domain name server used by your device, you will see the new site and can log in and post as normal.
Will post updates using the news line at the top of the page (appears in blue text).

Here's an image of a recent test site to give you an idea what it looks like.

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Just the fork legs so far, will do the neck and top piece next, links are just some laser cutting, price I’m still trying to work out my costs and the next legs should go quicker and be done this week then I can estimate a price, have made them strong but not heavy using an old rusty set I got from Martin Gilbert, testing the waters now to see if I should make some more while I’m in the mode!
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Lovely! Have you made the links etc? What is the price, please?
Thanks
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Douglas Motorcycles and Parts For Sale - Private / Forks 2 3/4 hp repop
« Last post by Steveza on 15 May 2024 at 07:41  »
1913/4 Forks reproductions now being built from original example, any interest?
karatesa@gmail.com
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