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[sazal]

Sorry if this is in the wrong section, I wasnt sure where to put it. Also, ive searched but couldnt find what I wanted

On friday im getting a new carb fitted to Lily. Im going from having a HS4 on her to what Im pretty sure is a HIF38. I was told by the guy whos fitting it that I need to get a spacer. I ordered this one but have a feeling its too big (for a HIF44?):



Also is the spacer too thick?



Its going onto my 998 with a stage one inlet and I also have a Pipercross pancake filter Anything else you need to know?!

[Jupitus]

Saz - measure the diameter of the big hole

[sazal]

Haha, why didnt I think of that!!

Should be 1 and a half inches, yus?

[GreaseMonkey]

Correctamungo!

1.5inches is about 38.1mm which is where the the Hif38 gets its name from.

Edited by GreaseMonkey, 17 February 2009 - 05:46 PM.

[Ethel]

Looks like a 38, if it is for a 44 it won't make to much difference if the manifold is also. In fact it'd be better than using a small one, but don't forget the abutment plate hole.

[sazal]

Its 1 and 3/4s, so for a HIF44?

Does it need to be as thick as it is, as I think this is the only one they had that was this thick.

Also can I just use my 2 hole one thats on does it need 4 bolts?!

Edited by sazal, 17 February 2009 - 06:00 PM.

[sazal]

Looks like a 38, if it is for a 44 it won't make to much difference if the manifold is also. In fact it'd be better than using a small one, but don't forget the abutment plate hole.

The abutment plate hole?!

[Ethel]

The thin bit of steel the outer cables connect to. Yes you can use the HS4 spacer. I'd use all 4 studs if you have them but tighten the 2 through the spacer first.

[sazal]

Okay, thanks ethel!

Im pretty sure that this is my inlet manifold clicky.. and it looks as though its got a big hole, so hopefully I can use this spacer!

Do I need to buy an abutment plate? And, is there anything else I need to buy to fit it?

Edited by sazal, 17 February 2009 - 06:25 PM.

[Ethel]

You'll need something to hang the cables off and they are different for Hif's. http://www.minispare.....TMENT BRACK...

Note you also need a spring clip to attach the choke and the throttle cable needs a plaggy end that slots on to the plate.

Sorry if this is getting more complicated - these are the sort of bits people have kicking about their garage or you might find on Ebay etc.

[sazal]

Do I need a new throttle cable then, or is it just something you buy that goes on the end?

[stardude]

for the HIF38 you need:

HIF38
Spacer (HIF44 one will do)
Abutment plate - heatsheild/cable holder (HIF44 one will do)
Cable clip
New HIF throttle cable

hope that helps

ohh and that is the normal thickness for the spacer

Edited by stardude, 17 February 2009 - 06:49 PM.

[mini_matt_106]

sorry to change the subject a bit but was wondering why you are changing your hif for a hs4, thought that would be a bit of a downgrade as i understand the hif is better than a hs4??

[sazal]

Thats stardude, that does help a lot!

Matt, im upgrading from a HS4 to a HIF38!! My carbs knackered so it needs replacing!

[sazal]

So which accelerator cable is it I need?! I suck at this, I havent got a clue!