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Old 05-02-2021, 09:14 AM
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Also...I like your throttle spring return set up. Can you tell me where to get that style arm and springs? Much better solution than what I have....
Had a very knowledgeable carb tuner point out that the return spring should work against the pull of the throttle from the opposite side, otherwise you are loading up the throttle blade axle all in one direction.

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I've heard the same thing about the throttle springs also that they should be in front hooked to the top. I've just never changed mine.
I also have the Wagner adjustable PCV valve.
The air filter I found on Amazon. I figured it has about 20% plus more filter area then the large oval one.
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Had a very knowledgeable carb tuner point out that the return spring should work against the pull of the throttle from the opposite side, otherwise you are loading up the throttle blade axle all in one direction.
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Dual springs, please -- it's the #1 rule of carb safety. And the springs should offset themselves in pull so it's smooth, easy, and joy to live with. And the #2 rule is a rev limiter, because when you're unexpectedly stuck at WOT most of us instinctively throw in the clutch to get to the side of the road and clean off the seat. Without a rev limiter, a bad day can quickly turn in to a new engine.

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