Thanks everyone,
It's the good old Zenith Stromberg carb. I was also thinking that the
return spring might be too weak or worn out. Any suggestions for a
replacement?
Thanks again,
John
On 7/25/05, David Lieb <dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
> I am not specifically familiar with the 1500 carb, but something came to
> mind anyway ;-)
> If lifting the pedal is allowing it to return, you might want to remove the
> pedal, lubricate the "bushings" and make sure they are well-aligned when
> they go back. Really quite easy; there are two "bushings" that bolt to the
> firewall with one bolt each. Remove the bolts, slip the split out from the
> end of the cable and it is out. Clean and lube. Installation is the ... you
> know the drill.
> The return spring could also be going "over-center", but at only 3500rpm
> idle, I doubt it. Watch the spring as you operate the throttle to make sure
> it isn't geometrically going past the center of the throttle shaft.
> David Lieb21
> 1972 RWA Midget
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