QB Kingfisher & Osprey

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Paskoya
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Re: QB Kingfisher & Osprey

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I've been having a closer look at the carburetors; an Amal 416-1 from the Osprey, and an Amal 420-4 from the Kingfisher, with 95 and 115 jet sizes respectively. Given that the 420 came from a motor with a fuel pump, can it be gravity fed only, or is a pump necessary?
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Are these mixture screws? And if so, why are they only on the 420? :lol:
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They aren't listed in the 416 exploded view, either. Whats going on?
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Re: QB Kingfisher & Osprey

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The 420 can be gravity fed provided you don't have a requirement for high fuel flow.

The 1 suffix carbs had both screws not used.
The 4 suffix denotes fitted with the tickover adjuster screw (also requires a stop button), & mixture screw.
Make it idiot proof and someone will make a better idiot.
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