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 Post subject: Throttle return spring
PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 12:41 pm 
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  • Hello everyone,

    I installed an offenhauser 2x1 into the wagon. I ended up ditching the poorly installed cable set up as it mad the obnoxious habit of sticking open. I couldn't seem to find where the cable's geometry was binding so I decided to go back to the original design. The directions that came with the intake and linkage kit assumed I had the rod style anyhow. I was able to find the appropriate rod linkage. Installation went without a hitch. It's a 66 so all the holes and mounting parts were there already. All is well except the spring I have is not quite up to the task. I frankly don't even remember where I got this spring I'm using. I'd like to use a dual spring type throttle return spring.

    The question: Actually I'm just looking for a recommendation. I know everyone has an opinion on every tiny thing. Those opinions are nearly always based on experience. That's one of the reasons I love this site. Like the old saying goes "A wise man learns from his mistakes; a wiser man learns from someone else's mistakes."

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Most auto parts stores sell dual throttle return spring kits that can be bent to whatever length you need.

Such as Napa Balkamp part number: BK 7354714 or NOE 7321005

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What carbs did you install? 2 stock 1bbls or the Langdon 32DFT Carter/Weber pair?

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Thanks Reed. That's a good tip. I was just concerned that there was something I was overlooking.
I installed a pair of matched Holley 1920s. They're just so danged easy to rebuild. I acquired a box of carbs that had lived under a retired mechanic's house for 20 plus years. There's a big Holley 4 barrel that should cover the cost of the lot . My arm still hurts from patting myself on the back.

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