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13/60 In My 1200, Help

Posted By : Danial Phoenix, 14-Apr-2006, 03:32pm

iv got a 1200 , it has a 13/60 in was put in before i got it.

i know nothing about engines, even the idea of a choke is new to me, been explained.

i started my car, runs well but have to leve choke out to keep running, told normal till warm, but is it normal that while running without being driven, when you take of the air box off it actually blowes puffes out of the hole. also bit of oil in the metal bit with the trumpet bit on. exhust is puff puff rather than constant to. is this normal?

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13/60 In My 1200, Help

Posted By : Danial Phoenix, 14-Apr-2006, 07:03pm

right had it running a little while. and it runs without choke, engines jumpy fast then slow. and has taping noise at top like someone taping a spoon on rocker cover. any ideas? please help
- 13/60 In My 1200, Help
  
  Posted By : Steve Cureton, 14-Apr-2006, 07:17pm
  
  Sounds like it just needs a service and tune up to get it running smoother. The tapping noise is most likely the tappets (they're meant to tap slightly, probaly wher the name came from!) but they probably need adjusting which should be done when you have it serviced.
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    Posted By : Danial Phoenix, 14-Apr-2006, 08:32pm
    
    just changed the plugs, started instantly, still jumpy and spluttery, but tappets seem quieter.
    
    so is air pufs out of the carb bit normal?
    
    tune, anyone in cambs can come do it?
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      Posted By : Steve Cureton, 14-Apr-2006, 10:38pm
      
      Not sure what you mean by 'puffs' from the carb but if it's spitting back then could be a couple of things, either ignition timimg needs adjusting or your inlet valves are too tight - get it serviced urgently before you cause damege.