Fitting Plunger Air Filter/Carb connection rubber?

[RoadRunner]

Hi, Having got the correct carb (276) is there a particular trick/sequence or method of getting the connecting rubber on both the Vokes air filter and carb at the same time? I can only get it on one or the other - but not both!!!  The connecting rubber is from Draganfly so should be okay. I've given up tonight due to lack of patience and settled for a beer! Any advice or suggestions appreciated. Another beer calls.

Cheers
RR 

[LJ.]

Hi RR,

Well, the beer helps of course! When I fitted mine before opting for twin carbs I made sure that the angle between the carb and airbox was correct. You might or might not have a tufnel spacer between the carb and cylinder head? This could either help or be a hindrance to the fitting. If the rubber is prone to slipping off then I'd not use any lubricating liquid as such. If it is a good fit and is tight then maybe a slim type of jubilee clip on the carb end might hold the rubber in place while you push and prod to fit into the box. That's the best I can come up with. Good Luck!

[terryk]

Are you sure you have the correct rubber there are three types. One for an short stroke A7 plunger and one for A10 plunger. There is a different one again for the early longstrokes.

[RoadRunner]

Hi RR,

 You might or might not have a tufnel spacer between the carb and cylinder head? If the rubber is prone to slipping off then I'd not use any lubricating liquid as such.

Thanks LJ & terryk;
Felt better after the beer for sure! I don't have any spacers apart from the usual drip tray and two thin gaskets and haven't used any lube. But have I got the correct tube? - who knows; I wasn't aware there were 3 types. I ordered it for an A7 plunger so maybe there's my mistake. Will do some searching to see if any differents types are made. Also will look out a j/clip to secure one end at least if I can't get the corect part. One day........
Thanks guys,
RR

[muskrat]

G'day RR,
                  the A7 and A10 connectors are different. The A7 having shorter barrels means the connector is a little lower also. Yes they are a pain to fit.
Cheers

[RoadRunner]

Thanks Muskrat,
And I thought it was just me being gifted! Perhaps it'll be one of those annoying jobs I'll leave right to the very end so I can get to an autojumble with my existing tube and see what I've bought and what I need (have the worlds greatest select of parts that don't fit) .
Good excuse for more beer I guess, not that I really need one .

Thanks for the advice
Cheers
RR