Amal fuel port orientation

[o0norton0o]

The fuel line ports on amal carbs have 135 degree angle to them (or something like that) One port on each carb has to point at the other carb's fuel port so the connector fuel line can feed both carbs....

It seems like you can turn the ports either way, so the outside ports that go to the fuel tank can angle slightly forward or slightly backward. I think they work both ways. I have mine angled backward and I want to switch them. I'm wondering if anyone thinks it matters which way they face... thanks

 

[johnm]

I think your talking about the fuel banjo fittings.

If so you can orient them as you wish. They should have a plastic filter inside and the fuel is free to go anywhere in the circumference of the filter.

 

[o0norton0o]

Thanks John, I always faced them backwards and I was thinking about facing them forwards to give a little more space to change out the K&N air filter. I figured that asking if there was a reason why they needed to face a certain direction would be better than finding out the hard way...

 

[Ron L]

While it should not matter what orientation you choose to use 135 degree banjos, Commando's came with single banjos on 750 and 180 banjo on 850.

 

[L.A.B.]

Commando's came with single banjos on 750 and 180 banjo on 850.

The 180 banjo fuel line was actually introduced on the 850 MK2/2A.

(1968 to 1973)

Andover Norton - FUEL PIPE ASSEMBLY

FUEL PIPE ASSEMBLY

andover-norton.co.uk

Andover Norton - FUEL PIPE ASSEMBLY (1974 onwards) - 06.5192

FUEL PIPE ASSEMBLY (1974 onwards)

andover-norton.co.uk

 

[ilikevelos]

Personally, I like the older style better.

 

[MikeG]

Personally, I like the older style better.

The opposite for me, less places to leak with the newer setup.