Vintage AMAL 308/11 Remote Float Carburetor for Restoration British Lightweight Motorcycles. See last 3 photos for some of the cycles for this carbutator,The vintage AMAL 308/11 is a rare remote float carburetor and float chamber assembly used historically on classic British lightweight motorcycles, auxiliary motorized bicycle engines, and cyclemotors
Application: The AMAL 308 series was commonly fitted to vintage British auxiliary and low-displacement engines. This includes the BSA Cyclemaster, Cyclaid, Bantamota, Busy Bee ), and select JAP engines (see last 3 photos for some of the types of Cycles that use this Carb.
Remote Float Design: Unlike carburetors with integrated float bowls, remote float chambers (such as the 308 series components) were mounted separately or hung via an arm. This isolated the fuel level from direct engine vibrations and accommodated tight framing on small-displacement or specialized vintage motor frames. [1, 2, 3, 4]Restoration Value: Because AMAL stopped producing many of these early pre-monobloc configurations decades ago, original 308/11 parts and assemblies are heavily sought after by collectors and vintage restoration enthusiasts. [1, 2]
The Cyclaid was a popular 31cc two-stroke clip-on auxiliary motor attachment for standard pedal bicycles, manufactured by British Salmson during the early 1950s. [1, 2]Key SpecificationsEngine Type: 31cc single-cylinder, two-stroke. [1]Power Output: 0.7 horsepower at 3,500 R.P.M. [1]Drive System: V-belt drive using an endless rubber-texture belt connected to the rear wheel rim, rather than a friction roller. [1, 2]Fuel Economy: Roughly 212 to 250 miles per gallon on a standard petroil (oil-petrol) mixture. [1, 2]Top Speed: 18 to 20 miles per hour. [1]Weight: Total installation weighed about 18 to 20
