Linkert M35tp to M74b Conversion

[51Hog]

When doing this conversion, and putting the m74b venturi into the 35 carb body, is the body altered at all?

Better yet, the question should be, can I do this mod without destroying the m35tp carb body?
Does the modified carb work as well as the 76b?

This is the mod that I am talking about.
http://www.linkertcarbs.com/linkertrebu ... etors.html

Original to 1941-1948 E & EL, 1942 - 1948 F & FL models
Need a little more "oomph" ? Here is a great carb for your daily ride. Original M35TP body , but put it together
with a new M74 - 1 5/16" venturi, new M74 main nozzle, and new M74 #18 fixed jet. Otherwise, nothing fancy, just your basic,
bottom line, affordable, rebuild. Only you will know. #138

[Cotten]

First, let me point out that M35s, M35Ts and M35TPs were all different.
Only the M35 had a vent to the venturi that was comparable to the M74B, as the others were restricted. (This was abandoned with the M45A.)

Swapping venturi, nozzle, and installing a fixed jet is a simple task that anyone can perform, however beware of the quality of many modern replacement parts. New Colony venturies, for example, are horribly undersized and must be swaged for a proper fit.

I strongly caution against using any examples or text information from that site as a reference. The inaccuracies are overwhelming.

But thanks for linking me to it: My prices just went up!

.....Cotten

[51Hog]

I must have understood incorrectly that you were trying to retire. Do you have a m74b for sale? Do you still have carb parts available?
Thanks

[51Hog]

Can anyone comment on the Victory Linkert book?
Is that yours Cotton? I would like to learn about Linkerts. Any recommended reading?

[Cotten]

51Hog!

With no pension and minimal Social Security, "retirement" has been deleted from my foreseeable future.

Liberty is a service shop, and only retails parts associated with our services. (I have no desire to conflict with my friends in the 'mail-order' retailing business!)
Occasionally carburetors are consigned for repairs and resale, but frankly... they are all exotic models. The very common M74B is often available on ebay at prices far below what my speculating associates want for their raw cores.

I have only an older version of Mr. Diamond's Victory Library pamphlet, and its scope was limited. I would imagine that he has revised it by now.
Your best reference will always be Palmer's of course. The Armored School Motorcycle Mechanic's Handbook (Ft. Knox, KY 1943) is the best reference for the actual functions within the assembly.
For everyone's enjoyment I have attached the brief section that explains why Linkerts (and Scheblers) doan' need no steenking accellerator pump.

....Cotten

[51Hog]

Thanks for the response Cotton. Unfortunately, there are few places up here to buy the parts and supplies that I need so I must rely on mail order.
There are no swap meets etc...
Kind of funny, Largest state by far in the USA---More airplanes, More Motor Bikes, per capita than anywhere else in the USA, and only a very small handful of old bikes and parts.
Guess that is just another cost to living outside of the rat-race.

[51Hog]

Cotton,
I was just searching for the Armored School Motorcycle Mechanic's Handbook. I do find reference to it, but can't locate a place to buy it.
Any Ideas?
Thanks,
Dale

[panhead]

Jan Willem Boon has them: http://www.jwboon.nl/

[51Hog]

Thanks Panhead.
They do indeed have them.
I have not contacted them, but I did see that they don't ship to the USA.

[panhead]

Try http://www.nosparts.com. Otherwise I might help.

[Cotten]

I'm pretty certain that 45PartsDepot (our member Kurt) http://flatlandmotorcyclecompany.com/intro/ carries it as well, but please note that you will be purchasing a lot of 45" info for just a few pages that refer to the carb. Interesting and historical none the less!

The design was originated by George Schebler, but literature of that marque and era is scarce to say the least.


...Cotten

[panhead]

I can try to scan some information (later)

[51Hog]

Thank you Panhead,
That would be greatly appreciated.
I am very intrigued with the old carbs. The more I read, the more I want to learn about them. Pretty amazing when you think about them.

[panhead]

The first pages:

Motorcycle Mechanics Handbook - Carburetor and Air Filter

[51Hog]

Thanks Panhead,
Just what I am looking for.