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b3nny

posted on 9/6/14 at 07:28 PM Reply With Quote
throttle cable fitting

Complete noob question, I'm fitting a new throttle cable tomorrow, although the fitting seems straight forward I'm not sure how tight it should?

[Edited on 9/6/14 by b3nny]

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gremlin1234

posted on 9/6/14 at 08:36 PM Reply With Quote
usual problem is if the pedal has more movement than the carb/throttle body, the cable will snap,
if it has less movement, - the butterfly never opens fully.

in answer to your question though, very slight slack at idle

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britishtrident

posted on 10/6/14 at 06:43 AM Reply With Quote
You set is so there is still a tiny bit of free movement left on the carb/throttlebody butterfly with the pedal hard down.
If the cable is pulled it taught at full throttle you will eventually break the cable and/or cause serious damage to the carbs.





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b3nny

posted on 10/6/14 at 07:57 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
You set is so there is still a tiny bit of free movement left on the carb/throttlebody butterfly with the pedal hard down.
If the cable is pulled it taught at full throttle you will eventually break the cable and/or cause serious damage to the carbs.


How would I know if there is still play in the butterflies as you cant see them with the manifold clamped up?

I'm running webers if it makes any difference.

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JMW

posted on 10/6/14 at 03:23 PM Reply With Quote
You should be able to move the lever(s) that actuate the spindle(s) that the butterflies are attached to inside the body of the carb.
If indeed there is still movement to be had.

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