Re: Carter 2bbl Throttle Plate Position
 

If you're able to slow it down by pulling on the accelerator linkage, then I'd
guess something is holding it open. Possibly a stuck fast idle cam or the accel
pump linkage is way off. Could also be the linkage goit to the carb.

In message <2017f1f8.0309011120.4f1fd7c@posting.google.com> , "Dave Hilbert"
wrote:

>Hi,
>
>What is the correct throttle butterfly plate position when the Carter
>2bbl is at idle? Are the plates supposed to be horizontal? Is there
>a measurement which can be made?
>
>I'm idling high, and I think the throttle plates just aren't closing.
>I can "close" them by pulling on the accelerator linkage to force it
>closed - how much give is there supposed to be in the seating?
>
>Thanks,
>Dave (?)