Just to be sure I have this right:
So no springs on the choke levers - just the operating cable?
The two outer springs hold the throttle plates closed then? They seem
very strong. No wonder the carbs wear at the throttle shaft!
Phil
Frank Clarici wrote:
> Profili wrote:
> >
> > List members,
> >
> > I have been putting together my 66 Sprite from a box of
> > bits, so it's sometimes difficult to determine exactly where
> > everything goes.
> >
> > The latest problem I have is the location of the return
> > springs for the carbs. Does the centre one go to the large
> > 'cam' on the throttle linkage, with the two outer ones going
> > to the jet linkages? If this is correct, where does the
> > choke cable go?
> >
> > Also, any suggestions for the initial setting up of the
> > carbs?
>
> 3 car springs, 1 on the center linkage cam and 1 on each throttle
> linkage.
> The choke goes thru the brass fitting on the front side of the rear
> carb.
> It uses a cable end/fitting to secure it to the choke lever.
>
> For initial carb settings try 2 1/2 turns down, (15 flats of the nut)
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> Bugeye Sprite
> 67 Sprite
> 59 A40
> http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut/
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