| Author |
Message |
Tonybug
Samba Member
Joined: July 16, 2011
Posts: 47
Location: Australia
|
 Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 6:06 am Post subject: Crossbar linkage cup question. |
 |
|
Hi All,
I have a 77 bus, 2 litre with dual 32-34 solex carbs.
I have noticed I have a spring loaded cup on the right linkage side, but none on the left side.The cup on the right only barely compresses into the crossbar.
Just wondering if it should have a cup an the left side.Any advice on fixing this would be appreciated.  |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
busdaddy
Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004
Posts: 52736
Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
|
| Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:23 am Post subject: |
|
|
There is only one spring loaded cup on the cross shaft, the other end is welded/pressed in permanently. There is a little adjustment on the brackets, try moving then in a bit.
_________________
Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
Please don't PM technical questions, ask your problem in public so everyone can play along. If you think it's too stupid post it here
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery!
Слава Україні! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Tonybug
Samba Member
Joined: July 16, 2011
Posts: 47
Location: Australia
|
| Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 5:20 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Thanks for the advice busdaddy. I'll get onto it |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
cr@M
Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2007
Posts: 1199
Location: Moscow, ID
|
| Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 6:05 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I have the same set up as you do. I used one of those little grommets/boots for the spark plugs that keep the cooling air from escaping. Fit perfectly and keeps the linkage from falling off. Have had no performance or clearance issues with it.
_________________
1972 Deluxe named Lucidity
1973 Transporter
"He who fights with monsters must see to it that he himself does not become a monster...
when you gaze long into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you."
-Friedrich Nietzsche
_________________ |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Tonybug
Samba Member
Joined: July 16, 2011
Posts: 47
Location: Australia
|
| Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 11:16 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I fixed the issue by putting a a small nut in the left hand side of the crossbar. I could'nt find any adjustments on my bracket.
Mine look different to the ones in the diagram. The way it was caused the vertical carb linkages to lean a bit to the left, causing the right linkage to rub on the carby. Maybe the brackets have spread a bit over time. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Amskeptic
Samba Member
Joined: October 18, 2002
Posts: 8586
Location: All Across The Country
|
| Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 1:28 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Tonybug wrote: |
I fixed the issue by putting a a small nut in the left hand side of the crossbar. I could'nt find any adjustments on my bracket.
Mine look different to the ones in the diagram. The way it was caused the vertical carb linkages to lean a bit to the left, causing the right linkage to rub on the carby. Maybe the brackets have spread a bit over time. |
I remove and bend those brackets to make sure the throttle links never contact the carbs or the brackets. Do not bend them installed on the carbs, the pot metal cannot handle it. Plus, it is a great opportunity to make sure the little choke housing screws are secure and the 10mm bracket bolts are too.
Colin
_________________
www.itinerant-air-cooled.com
www.facebook.com/groups/324780910972038/ |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Tonybug
Samba Member
Joined: July 16, 2011
Posts: 47
Location: Australia
|
| Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 1:45 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Amskeptic wrote: |
| Tonybug wrote: |
I fixed the issue by putting a a small nut in the left hand side of the crossbar. I could'nt find any adjustments on my bracket.
Mine look different to the ones in the diagram. The way it was caused the vertical carb linkages to lean a bit to the left, causing the right linkage to rub on the carby. Maybe the brackets have spread a bit over time. |
I remove and bend those brackets to make sure the throttle links never contact the carbs or the brackets. Do not bend them installed on the carbs, the pot metal cannot handle it. Plus, it is a great opportunity to make sure the little choke housing screws are secure and the 10mm bracket bolts are too.
Colin |
Good idea. That's a job for next weekend. Stick them in the workshop vice and bend them a bit. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
