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Old 02-09-2005, 08:23 PM
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Probably SU's, remove the air cleaner, remove the screw on top and remove the plunger assembly, top off the plunger hole on top of the carb with some 30 weight oil, reinstall the plunger and screw the top back on. Next, stick your finger into the carb opening located on the side of it (where the air cleaner was bolted on) and see if you can work the piston up and down. if so, then as long as you have spark, a shot of ether might get the beast to fire up. if not, replace the basics, plugs, wire, cap, rotor, points and try it again. Most Triumph engines like a strong spark........But then again, you are dealing with Lucas electrics......


Bill S.



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Originally posted by Excaliber


Take the tops off the carbs and clean up. It's likely the "piston" in there is frozen in place. It might start that way, but will run like hell.
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