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Title: Parts list / manual / pictures for longstroke A7 "Star Twin" required ?
Post by: Stephen Foster on 01.04. 2014 04:58
Hoping a forum member may be prepared to either sell or recommend to Me any of the above .
I have searched in vain for any data on this so anything covering My model (1950) would be welcome .

Thanks in advance ,
Steve ...
Title: Re: Parts list / manual / pictures for longstroke A7 "Star Twin" required ?
Post by: trevinoz on 01.04. 2014 06:43
I would like a parts book, too!

Trev.
Title: Re: Parts list / manual / pictures for longstroke A7 "Star Twin" required ?
Post by: Brian on 01.04. 2014 07:16
I've got original parts books for 1948 and 1950.

Dont want to part with them but I can scan any pages anyone wants.
Title: Re: Parts list / manual / pictures for longstroke A7 "Star Twin" required ?
Post by: Stephen Foster on 01.04. 2014 08:12
Youre a lifesaver Brian !

At the moment Im struggling fathoming the throttle \ cable arrangement for the twin carbs ?
Havent been able to find any data on timing settings , etc either .

In fact I havent been able to find any data on this machine full stop !

Thanks in advance ,
Steve ...
Title: Re: Parts list / manual / pictures for longstroke A7 "Star Twin" required ?
Post by: Brian on 01.04. 2014 08:49
Here's a start, the column in the middle gives some info on the twin carb Star twin.

Let me know if you want any particular info.
Title: Re: Parts list / manual / pictures for longstroke A7 "Star Twin" required ?
Post by: Stephen Foster on 01.04. 2014 09:44
Thats great Brian ..Many thanks !

Can I ask how You rigged up the throttle arrangement for the twin carbs please ?
Cables , etc ?

At the moment I havent tackled this area & its in a mess with couples everywhere & a tight right angle affair coming out from the throttle ..You would need arms like Garth to use it !

I cant find any data on how the originals were set up ?
Fortunately the carbs are in first class condition .

Also did You have the gauze inserts in the bellmouths please ?

I had a lot of luck with this bike , when We stripped down the engine its still on original bore & perfect .
Crank on first re-grind & doesnt appear to have run !
Carbs are perfect with no wear .

Cam is perfect as are the followers but Im not 100% certain that I have put them in correctly ..should the radius be to the outside on the outside 2 ?
The centre pair are self explanatory .
I think this bike has hardly been used from new & Im really keen to get it running !

Steve ..
Title: Re: Parts list / manual / pictures for longstroke A7 "Star Twin" required ?
Post by: muskrat on 01.04. 2014 09:59
"should the radius be to the outside on the outside 2 ?"
I'm puzzled by what you mean Step. The followers would have their radii in the same fore & aft direction.
Cheers
Title: Re: Parts list / manual / pictures for longstroke A7 "Star Twin" required ?
Post by: Brian on 01.04. 2014 10:03
I didnt have chokes on my bike, I used a splitter box the same as in Trev's pics for the throttle. A single cable from the throttle to the splitter under the tank with a cable to each carby from there. Screw in adjusters in the top of each carby to adjust the cables.

I didnt have gauze in the bellmouths but was looking for a pair when I sold the bike, I would recommend putting them on if you can find a pair.

I cant remember there being a radius other than the usual fore and aft radius on the outer two followers so cant help with that one.

Sounds like you where lucky with the engine condition, especially the cam being good.
Title: Re: Parts list / manual / pictures for longstroke A7 "Star Twin" required ?
Post by: Stephen Foster on 01.04. 2014 14:10
Thanks Brian ,
Cant find Trevs picture though ? ..

Just found it Thanks !

Making slow progress !

Steve ..
Title: Re: Parts list / manual / pictures for longstroke A7 "Star Twin" required ?
Post by: duTch on 07.03. 2016 10:49

 Hi Brian, I'd be interested in gearbox parts list if possible?

 Seems I currently have an early box in my '52/3 Plunger A10, and need to verify some things. cheers
Title: Re: Parts list / manual / pictures for longstroke A7 "Star Twin" required ?
Post by: Craig on 26.07. 2016 08:20
Not sure if you know of this site - http://www.bsawiki.co.uk/
you can download a full PDF copy of the illustrated workshop manual.

Might be helpful to you