Amal 397 carburettor

[skookum 6]

Hi,

I still have 3 brand new (NOS = new old stock) Amal 397 carbs for sale.

This carb replaces the Amal 225/22 as well as the Amal 348/10 carb as fitted to the Howard Gem rototiller as well as to some marine generators.

The carb has a venturi of 24mm and used the same jets as the Mikuni type 4/042 - readily and quite reasonable available for motorcycles.

Mounting hole center to center distance is 48mm - I can fabricate an adapter disc for vertical mounting holes

I will provide a brand new flange gasket with the carb. 

 

Forum price is 100 quid per unit plus shipping cost from Germany to the UK - I do prefer DHL in this matter

 

[expeatfarmer 591]

That model carb is also used as a replacement for the Amal 356 as fitted to Ransomes MG 6 & 40 crawlers. My experience is that the engine runs smoother and is able to tick over slower helping with gear engagement.

[skookum 6]

Hi,

Thanks for the info.

Does the Amal 356 have a horizontal (as shown in the pics) or a vertical mounting hole pattern ?

[expeatfarmer 591]

Horizontal

[skookum 6]

Thanks again.

 

Even though the outside of these carbs have discolorations due to oxidation - they are all NOS and have never seen service on any engine.

Regrettably Amal could not give me much info on the units - I would guesstimate their vintage to be somewhere around 1970, maybe even earlier.

The allen head float bowl drain plug as well as the throttle lever were fitted new by me, as they were non existent when I bought the carbs.

The throttle shaft lever is actually a steering arm component from a RC model car - I just liked the fact that it had a brass bushing and that its´ price was within reason.

 

Here is a link to the parts list with an exploded view : https://amalcarb.co.uk/other-amal-carbs/type-396-397-398.html

As mentioned above, the main jet used is identical to Mikuni (4/042) and readily available in a variety of sizes for a very reasonable price.

I also forgot to mention that the carb has a spring loaded manual choke.

Edited December 14, 2022 by skookum

[expeatfarmer 591]

How much for all 3 delivered to CA7 8DH UK ?

[skookum 6]

Hi,

I only have two carbs left as I have sold one of them to a friend in the Netherlands, since posting this ad.

DHL charges 27€ shipping fee from Germany to the UK - this is their cheapest rate and the price is out of my control.

The math is thus quite easy and the total sum amounts to 227€.

Not being a chiseler, I have calculated the  GBP (sale price was quoted in quids) to Euro at an exchange rate of 1:1 ( that is sort of a discount of 14% for you)

Having looked up your postal code on the internet, I was informed that you live in Wigton / UK --- pretty close to the border of Scotland.

I spent 3 weeks camping with my daughter in the Highlands and the Isle of Skye in 2019 - a very nice vacation if I may say so - extremely good people - even better Whisky - fantastic fishing.

When in Ullapool we even took in a parade of vintage British tractors as well as a show with antique farm implements - had lots of fun there, as well as the best fish&chips we´ve ever eaten.

Only thing that bothered me was that you people drive on the wrong side of the road - just like in Indonesia. (wink)

 

As for more personal details concerning your exact shipping address in case you should be interested in going through with the deal -- you can reach me by e-mail under : skookum@gmx.de

 

You most likely will have to pay import duty  on the merchandise (thanks to Brexit) and I can not tell you the exact amount - please do inform yourself on how much, beforehand.

I do believe that they incorporate the shipping fee in their calculation, though.

At least they have done this repeatedly in my case in Germany - after having ordered vintage recurve bows or Harley parts from the US.

They argued that the shipping fee constituted an added value to the bows / parts - you figure that one out - personally, I am quite flabbergasted as to their reasoning and rather suspect them of "milking the cow to the last drop".

In this case however, one could argue that it would be a re-import of British made parts to their country of origin - maybe it will hold cause - I ain´t got a clue if it´ll  work out - just food for thought.

 

As for method of payment I prefer PayPal - the last time I sold to the UK my bank gouged me 30% (in words : thirty percent) for exchange rate GBP into Euros and transfer of funds from abroad - I was a might ticked off - and that is putting it into polite terms not using the "f-word".

 

Greetings from Germany and wishing you a merry Christmas

skookum

 

edited due to spelling errors - should you find any additional ones, you may keep them absolutely free of charge

 

RIDE FREE - KEEP COOL - BE TRUE

 

Edited December 22, 2022 by skookum

[expeatfarmer 591]

Thanks Skookum I will e mail you after the holiday.

Have a good one.

[skookum 6]

whenever you´re ready.

I sure aim to have a jolly good holiday - no doubt about that.

[Howard810cc 0]

Hi, Do you know of any more that I could buy?

Thanks

[skookum 6]

No, sorry - I don´t.

I have two of these Amal 397 left - that´s all I got.

They are listed for sale on other sites as well - when they´re gone - they´re gone.

Should the expeatfarmer not be interested in the purchase - you are more than welcome to buy both - or just one of them - suit yourself.

Edited January 3, 2023 by skookum

[Howard810cc 0]

Thanks. Let me know if they sell or not. I'm needing a carb for my Howard Gem 810cc 360 twin cylinder, and came across this earlier today; just too late. I'd probably only be interested in one carb anyway.

Kind regards,

[skookum 6]

Just a few words on how this is going work : my email address is posted above.

Anyone truly interested will send me an email .

There are no reserves on this here deaL - IT IS A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE OPERATION.

I have these carbs listed for sale on other sites as well and as mentioned before - when they´re gone - they´re gone.

[Howard810cc 0]

1 hour ago, skookum said:

Just a few words on how this is going work : my email address is posted above.

Anyone truly interested will send me an email .

There are no reserves on this here deaL - IT IS A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE OPERATION.

I have these carbs listed for sale on other sites as well and as mentioned before - when they´re gone - they´re gone.

Hi, If they are still available, I would like to buy one. I have sent an email to you.

Many thanks,

Rou

[skookum 6]

reply sent.

[skookum 6]

Well, sold another one to a buyer in France and I think that I´ll just keep the remaining one for a rainy day.

Funny thing though - some people expect a down to dirt cheap price with all securities in the transaction on their side - maybe they ought to have contacted Amal for the price of a new 397 carb, when these units were still on the market and being sold new.

Nice doing business with you guys.

 

Cheers and a  happy new year

skookum

Edited January 8, 2023 by skookum

[skookum 6]

WTF - a carb on the shelf does me no good.

Since my delving into macro photography consumes more cash than I had planned for - the last of the 937 carbs is still for sale.

Payment via PayPal - 100 quid for a brand new carb plus 27 GBP for shipping - I will include 2 brand new manifold gaskets with the purchase.

 

Should anyone require just the manifold gasket - I can get them over here in "Germania" for cheap - identical gaskets were used for a complete different application.

We´re talking 2 quid per gasket plus shipping fee via registered letter.

 

Should anyone have some interesting analog/manual lenses mit M42 thread to trade - do not be bashful to send me a personal message.

I`m sure that we can work out a deal. 

 

C ya

skookum

Edited March 14, 2023 by skookum

[Leif Behrend 0]

On 1/3/2023 at 7:00 PM, skookum said:

No, sorry - I don´t.

I have two of these Amal 397 left - that´s all I got.

They are listed for sale on other sites as well - when they´re gone - they´re gone.

Should the expeatfarmer not be interested in the purchase - you are more than welcome to buy both - or just one of them - suit yourself.

Hello Skookum

Do you a Amal 397 for sale I live in Denmark.