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Post by mistersocks on Jan 25, 2014 20:41:39 GMT
Hi all!
Could anybody please help me with either a photo or description of how the carb linkage and cables go please? I started on getting my 1800 running before I'd finished other jobs, didnt take a photo when I dismantled the carb and now have a strange link left over (on the drivers side of the carb) that looks like it should link the choke and throttle mechanisms. I know Im a fool, but I got carried away.....
Many thanks in advance,
Cheers!
Rich
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Post by Penguin45 on Jan 26, 2014 16:35:30 GMT
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Post by mistersocks on Jan 26, 2014 17:44:49 GMT
Hi Chris,
Many thanks for that. It would appear that the linkage I have left over is just a spare bit of random stuff. I have built a carb from three that came with the car and had no memory of removing it, so I'll dig my torch out and get the cables reattached now. Hope you didnt disturb the spiders too much!
Cheers
Rich.
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Post by mistersocks on Jan 26, 2014 20:42:00 GMT
Right then, please bear with me as I'm a bit thick. Basically, this is the bit Ive got left over. I'm guessing that it should connect between the throttle return lever and the cam lever that operates the jet assembly? I may have to resort to travelling to where my other two crabs are stored and checking them but Ive got a nasty feeling that the offending item is disconnected on both cars as the Mk1's carb is in its boot and the Mk3 received some well meant attention from me shortly before being put into storage....  Cheers! Rich. |
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Post by tommydp on Jan 26, 2014 21:51:20 GMT
Hi Rich! This is the jet operating lever, as used on later HS carbs. That is, this piece moves the jet down when you pull the choke out. The long end goes straight through the hole in the black plastic part of the jet.
Originally, all 1800s, as far as I know, have the choke operating lever which is attached to the jet by a screw. So, if you have got the choke operating, you don't need it..
Regards, Tommy
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Post by Penguin45 on Jan 26, 2014 22:08:56 GMT
As far as I can tell, there's only one bent wire linkage and it don't look like that........   Chris. |
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Post by mistersocks on Jan 26, 2014 22:20:04 GMT
Hi Tommy and Chris!
Many thanks for your help and advive its much appreciated.
What you say makes sense, I have built the carb up from parts that came with the car and this is a rogue leftover! The choke is connected to the jet with a screw so it operates fine. Working in the dark and hail with a streetlight and torch arent filling me with enthusiasm so I'll finish it off tomorrow... I think I've connected the throttle return spring incorrectly leaving the throttle retun flapping up and down (the part shown above), I really should make more use of my digital camera before enthusiasm overtakes skill :-)
Thanks again,
Cheers
Rich.
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