Tom,
Others will likely chime in, but here's my HO:
Because of the throttle interconnect, you pretty much have to remove
both carbs simultaneously. I think if you don't you risk side loads on
the bushings or even bending the shafts trying to contort one carb off
the manifold.
The funky choke mechanism on the HD8s have been discussed quite a bit on
this list (usually, it's trouble getting the choke activation arms to
return--supplemental springs are one approach). There is no magic
bullet; you just have to get everything as clean, lightly lubed (I like
silicone oil for this) and smooth-working as possible. Make sure
there's no binding in the cables (from the knob to the choke arms), the
choke/throttle augment mechanism operates smoothly and that both cables
are set the same, with just a little slack. If the cables don't pull
evenly the result will be that the bar that connects both cables to the
single cable to the knob will be cocked in its bracket (on the firewall).
As for removing/installing the carbs, all I can offer is to reach under
the carbs from the front and use a stubby open-end wrench (don't think a
ratcheting box-end will fit, unfortunately). It's when I do this job
I'm glad I have small hands (but big feet ;)
bs
T W wrote:
> Thanks to suggestions of a couple of listers, I replaced the diaphragm and
> the needle/seat, and I'm back in business. Taking the carb apart was easy,
> the really, really hard part was getting them on and off the car. It was
> almost impossible to see and reach the lower bolts, especially the lower
> inner bolts.
>
> I had to remove both carbs to get one off. Is this always the case? Is it
> possible to remove one without removing both?
>
> The difficulty I'm having now is getting the two choke cables to pull evenly
> -- the enrichment at the back carb is much stronger that at the front
> carb. I'm having trouble getting my hands where they need to be to get
> the cables adjusted properly. Does anyone have a tip for getting both
> carbs to do the same thing when you pull the choke?
>
> thanks again,
>
> Tom
>
>
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