[Spridgets] Spiting cards... update...

Dave G. kk7ss at verizon.net
Wed Mar 25 21:31:54 MST 2009


The 1.25" HS-2 carbs behaviour was still odd.... still not 
synchronising like I've been used too. Weird idle behviour.

So.... I decided to go back to square one and not take anything for 
granted....
I disconnected everything and gave everything a much closer physical 
examination
Lo and Behold!!! Looking down, the rear carb's throttle spindle can 
be moved vertically at least 1/16" only on the left side of the body 
... I'd been checking the right side only... it is easier to see when 
the carb is on the motor!! 
So, when the throttle is opening, the left side lifts up by that 
amount before the butterfly starts to rotate -- !*&*%$@  and a few 
other descriptive words!!

The bad one is an AED328R - solid butterfly. I have a spare AED549R 
1.25" rear cab with a good spindle that has the poppet valve which 
has been soldered shut (and very badly done).

My question is... Are the carb bodies, the big bottom bits, 
interchangeable?? They *seem* to be identical... 

Can I swap the body (the bit that holds the jets, butterflies, etc) 
from the spare to the one in the car, swap the butterflies, etc.,  
and get myself a useable carb??
I'd keep the jets, needles, piston, etc as is from the one on the 
car.

My alternative is that I do have a Weber DGEV from a running 1275 
with a Manifold that I can put on... I just have to fabricate the 
bits and pieces for the choke and throttle cables?? 

Suggestions?? Opinions??


...Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA

If I wake up in the morning, and I hurt, it means that I'm still 
alive !!


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