Gt 550 carburetors
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zl900Love
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Gt 550 carburetors
Can I use separate carbs on a newer model 76 bike?
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zl900Love
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Re: Gt 550 carburetors
Can some one also tell me if the floats are the same on the 380 and 550 or are they completely different
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wavehog33
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Re: Gt 550 carburetors
Yes, you can run the earlier separate Carbs, the floats Are samezl900Love wrote:Can I use separate carbs on a newer model 76 bike?
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Alan H
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Re: Gt 550 carburetors
On later models with linked carbs, the fuel tap was moved as it was in the way of the carbs, so I would think you need the correct tank too. The fuel tap is different as well, with three outlets. You'll need a choke lever to mount on the handlebars, and both sets of cables, 1-3 for chokes and 1-4 for carbs. The air filters housings were changed too. IIRC the carb length may be slightly different. Not a straightforward or cheap conversion.
Late refurbed carbs are available from bluesmokebaz on ebay or Kettleclinic.co.uk.
Lots of parts on the carbs 380/550 are same, but jets and choke sizes are different. 550 carbs work well on a 380.
Late refurbed carbs are available from bluesmokebaz on ebay or Kettleclinic.co.uk.
Lots of parts on the carbs 380/550 are same, but jets and choke sizes are different. 550 carbs work well on a 380.
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