1947 Chief Linkert M344 Jet

[larrymgibson]

I have the original (I think) Linkert M344 carburetor for the 1947 Chief. It has run in the past after a carb rebuild, but only about 1500 miles. It sat in my living room for 20 years. Then the engine and transmission were rebuilt. Then I took the whole motorcycle apart, cleaned and painted it. It is now all back together. I have good spark, but when it wouldn't start, I started inspecting the fuel system. Took the carb apart to inspect and clean. Found that I had lost the spring that holds the emulsifier (aka fuel feed nozzle) up into the venturi. Took care of that, but in looking at various YouTube videos I see that where I have 2 plugs in the casting that rests in the float bowl, some have a jet in one of those holes. I don't have a leftover jet and I had just enough plugs for the holes. I will attach a photo. Should I have a jet in one of these holes?

[T. Cotten]

Just plugs, Larry!

Your bowl gasket is a little fat for a model that didn't use one, and your float is a boatanchor.

But it should still start even with the nozzle dropped; Run crappy though...

So please test your manifold while the carb is off: http://virtualindian.org/11techleaktest.html
Good luck!

....Cotten
PS: U-tube is the fast lane on the miss-information highway.

[slamiste]

The set up shown in your picture looks correct to me.

Steve Slaminko

[larrymgibson]

After several parts replacements (including the boat anchor float), the carb is functioning properly and the Indian started and ran for the first time in 26 years! Now I have questions about proper lubrication in the engine, transmission/clutch.