Ok carbs three and four stripped all jets inc choke removed and recleaned,crap in pilot jets and some residue on choke pin, carbs rebuilt checked for leaks then back on with high expectations, how the held did they build these things on a production line as the air box is a bastard to fit !!! Yes I know it needs to be on prior to carb fit, been there done that, Had plenty practice now so found that removing all engine mounts except the bottom two and tilting the engine forward gives extra room when getting carbs in and out, anyway hooked up the remote fuel tank wire up battery press button BUGGER won’t turn over,tries but solenoid sticking at least that’s what I think or could be battery, whip out plugs to see if it will spin over without compression, press go get showered with fuel out pot one, quick look with torch confirms fuel in pot one so quickly suck it out with tube before it can contaminate oil, drop float bowl off number one check float is shutting off all ok, spin motor over to clear any left over fuel, plugs back in and it fires straight up no choke needed and pick up is good revs nice and smooth no popping , get the strobe out and check timing some adjustment needed to get it bang on, SWEET always nice when you’ve done a complete nut and bolt rebuild from a box of bits out a shed.
One and two are running a lot hotter than three and four but done enough today and with the workshop door wide open so I could get some fresh air it was getting a bit fresh so will have a look at plugs tomorrow to see if it’s running lean.
Will try to see I can get pics on here as well.
Thanks for the welcome messages folks, great forum with loads of info.
