When I got the rig, I bought a rebuild kit for my '75 USA-spec carb. I had a couple of issues (they turned-out to be non-problems) but almost immediately after putting it into service, I had a pump plunger boot fall apart. The boot was replaced with a known good one, but I bought a new Aisan carb for my 2F as a primary carb, and the original carb as a back-up. Not long after that, I ordered a 'Chinese' 2F carb. I was inspired to find out just what I could do with one of these innexpensive units, as the other rig is doing well with a 'Chinese' version of a Hitachi carb. Years later, I find myself knee-deep in my parts collection, and I think it is a good time to share my notes with everyone.
I took parts from the 'Chinese carb' and what was left over from an OE Aisan carb that was beyond fixing and I came up with something that needs no spacer between the air cleaner assembly and the top of the carburetor's air horn. For those interested, having the EGR inlet is a plus. Haven't run it yet, I'm still diggin' the 'bokeh effect.' There is more that I should discuss about it, but I wanted to hear from others using one of these non OE carbs first.
I took parts from the 'Chinese carb' and what was left over from an OE Aisan carb that was beyond fixing and I came up with something that needs no spacer between the air cleaner assembly and the top of the carburetor's air horn. For those interested, having the EGR inlet is a plus. Haven't run it yet, I'm still diggin' the 'bokeh effect.' There is more that I should discuss about it, but I wanted to hear from others using one of these non OE carbs first.