Fuel and carburation

My guides relating to the carburetor and fuel system of classic Matchless motorcycles.

This section contains my guides and articles relating to the fuel system and carburetor or classic Matchless and AJS motorcycles.

Fixing leaking petrol taps

This article discusses fixing one of the eternal issues facing classic motorcycles, that of leaking petrol taps and covers:

  • Disassembling the taps.
  • Cleaning and removing the old cork.
  • Replacing the corks.
  • Reassembly and checking for leaks!
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