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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Fuel system on '48 B Rapide
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<blockquote data-quote="Big Sid" data-source="post: 41949" data-attributes="member: 2781"><p>On fuel filler caps , original caps were flat across the tops while most other Brit bike caps were gently domed . And the oil filler caps were also flat with oil recommendations stamped into the top surface . All other bikes used an oil cap having a smooth surface . </p><p> Both caps on Vincents were drilled for venting . The drilling was often missing on others . </p><p> I always enlarge the hole by one drill size going fully through all internal surfaces and out the bottom . Many Vincent s are starved for fuel if the hole is too small or clogged when running fast , at speeds of 70- 75 and over with both taps open , this can cause burnt pistons due to overheating . Sid .</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Big Sid, post: 41949, member: 2781"] On fuel filler caps , original caps were flat across the tops while most other Brit bike caps were gently domed . And the oil filler caps were also flat with oil recommendations stamped into the top surface . All other bikes used an oil cap having a smooth surface . Both caps on Vincents were drilled for venting . The drilling was often missing on others . I always enlarge the hole by one drill size going fully through all internal surfaces and out the bottom . Many Vincent s are starved for fuel if the hole is too small or clogged when running fast , at speeds of 70- 75 and over with both taps open , this can cause burnt pistons due to overheating . Sid . [/QUOTE]
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