LJ 80 Carb

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Tonypp
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LJ 80 Carb

Post by Tonypp » Sun Oct 18, 2015 5:50 pm

It does not seem to make a blind bit of difference when I try to adjust the mixture screw/ air screw. Doesn't rev, doesn't stall but runs rich. The Carb has had a long life but I would like to keep the LJ looking as near original as possible so want to stick to a LJ Carb. Any clues ( I have cleaned it out several times) Or does anybody have a spare LJ 80 carb that they will part with ?

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Re: LJ 80 Carb

Post by donkeychomp » Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:12 am

A rebuild kit? I have found ebay Germany and Austria have a ton of spares...but none are cheap.
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Re: LJ 80 Carb

Post by twiss » Tue Oct 27, 2015 2:30 am

If you are after a rebuild kit I might be able to find one here.... is the LJ carb the same as a 410 carb?
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Re: LJ 80 Carb

Post by juncopartner » Wed Oct 28, 2015 8:47 pm

Its a different carb

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Re: LJ 80 Carb

Post by bedron » Tue Nov 10, 2015 7:20 pm

i think that sj410 carb is treight swap

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Re: LJ 80 Carb

Post by juncopartner » Sun Nov 22, 2015 12:24 pm

If I remember correctly the SJ is not a straight swap. I seem to remember that when I fitted one I had to use the SJ manifold, but it may have been that it was already on the block and I couldn't be bothered to swap it over.
The SJ also has a cut off solenoid as well that will need to be wired in.
You'll also need to modify the air filter (I think!!!)
Sorry to be vague its a long time since I did it.
I really must cut back on the fishing and lambrettas and get my LJs sorted!!!!

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