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James Cadet M15. 150cc. 1962-1964

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Frame numbering 1962  Prefix EM15 - xxx.   1963  Prefix FM15 - xxx etc
   
Engine AMC 15T. Capacity 150cc.  55mm x 62mm
Gears Three speed
Frame Heavy duty top tube spine frame with swinging arm rear..
Forks Lightweight telescopic
Fork oil capacity 82.5cc per leg.  SAE 20
Tyres 3.00" x 18"
Tyre pressures  
Wheel rims Dunlop WM1 36 hole.  Silver painted (Argenized)
Ignition timing 3/32" before top dead centre.
Points gap 0.018" max
Plug gap 0.020"
Plug type Original spec. Lodge HLN
Carburettor Amal Type 375 / 37
Jet size No. 110
Needle No. B
Needle setting 2nd notch from top
Tank capacity 2¼ gallons approximately.  Use of unleaded fuel will cause no problems
Petroil mixture 20:1 as originally specified. Can be safely reduced to 24:1 with modern oils.
Gearbox capacity The gearbox has a dipstick. The correct level of oil is then assured.  Check it regularly.   SAE 30
Chaincase capacity Fill to level plug.
Chains Primary chain:  58 pitches.  ⅜" x ¼" x 0.225"
Final drive chain:  ½" x 0.335" x 0.205" wide
Sprockets Engine: (crankshaft) 18 teeth ⅜" pitch.
Gearbox (final drive) 16 teeth ½" pitch
Rear wheel sprocket: 46 teeth
Brakes 4" front & 5" rear
Bulbs Main bulb:  6v - 24 / 24w twin filament pre-focus
Tail lamp: (twin bulb) 6v - 1.8w
Parking lamp bulb: 2.5v - 0.2amp
Speedo: 6v - 1.8w
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