Welcome to new Forum Website member, Gary Tucker

[Vincent H.R.D. Owners Club]

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[Gary Tucker]

Hi,
thank-you for accepting me onto your forum page, I have recently purchased my first Vincent, a 1950 ‘barn find’ Comet fitted with a rear head and modified inlet manifold with original carb. Non working condition at present. Any comments or advise,
thanks Gary

 

[bmetcalf]

You came to the right place, one of our active members is a rear head expert! (I hope that isn't misinterpreted. )

 

[Bill Thomas]

Hello Gary,
The rear head is not really a problem,
It's just that the inlet has to have a long bend in it,
You can fit it up close but the carb' would have to be on it's side,
I did it once for a laugh ,
Just came back from the Forest !.
Good luck, Bill.
For it to work on it's side , Mk1 Concentric I had to fit a remote float chamber !,
An S.U. one off a car.

 

[bmetcalf]

How far above the main jet is the petrol level?

 

[Bill Thomas]

Don't know, It was just a bit of fun, I am a suck it and see man,
Move it till it works !,
Worked well, But now I have found the Mk2 Amal,
Which I love and have bought 4 !, Second hand ones.