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Gt 550 carburetors
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2017 5:32 pm
by zl900Love
Can I use separate carbs on a newer model 76 bike?
Re: Gt 550 carburetors
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2017 5:33 pm
by zl900Love
Can some one also tell me if the floats are the same on the 380 and 550 or are they completely different
Re: Gt 550 carburetors
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2017 10:14 pm
by wavehog33
zl900Love wrote:Can I use separate carbs on a newer model 76 bike?
Yes, you can run the earlier separate Carbs, the floats Are same
Re: Gt 550 carburetors
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2017 1:46 am
by Alan H
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.