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#78343 06/03/2007 3:11 AM | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 13 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 13 | When I come to a stop while driving my all-original 41 pickup (216, Carter carb) the motor idles too fast - about 1500 rpm. If I give the gas pedal a swift kick it slows down to a good slow idle. In the throttle linkage there is noticeable free play at two places: the bell crank is loose on its shaft, and the lever on the throttle shaft is also loose. Should I aim to rebuild these? Would a stronger return spring help? I'd welcome any suggestions | | |
#78344 06/03/2007 2:38 PM | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 684 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 684 | If it has the correct spring it should return to idle. Make sure the accelerator rod is not binding and the bell crank is free and lubed. Also check that the pedal hinge it self with the rod disconnected is not dry and binding.
And if the there is excess wear in the linkage it should probaly be replaced or repaired. | | |
#78345 06/03/2007 3:07 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | The lever on the throttle shaft should not be loose. This is probably causing the problem. Sometimes you have to dissasemble the carb & braze the shaft to the lever. The bell crank can also be welded to remove the slack.
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