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Solex linkage modification...why?
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 5:41 pm
by raylim
Could you tell me why would someone cut and extend the throttle linkage for the 44 Solex set-up?
Re: Solex linkage modification...why?
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 10:38 am
by Gregs672000
No idea...
Re: Solex linkage modification...why?
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 10:41 am
by Solex68
They wanted a different throw ratio or broke the throttle drum somehow?
Re: Solex linkage modification...why?
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 1:46 pm
by raylim
This mod made it either at idle or at WOT....
Now we’re looking for that linkage or else a crummy looking weld job is in the works.
Re: Solex linkage modification...why?
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 2:46 pm
by spl310
My guess is that the pedal twisted on the cross shaft, and they didn't realize it, so this was the solution to get a full throttle opening.
Re: Solex linkage modification...why?
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 3:19 pm
by fj20spl311
spl310 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 14, 2019 2:46 pm
My guess is that the pedal twisted on the cross shaft, and they didn't realize it, so this was the solution to get a full throttle opening.
This is me idea of the cause also. The pedal has a slot cut into the arm that wears and the shaft also wears so you don't get full throttle.
If you pull up on your gas pedal and to moves in relation to the shaft.....BINGO
Re: Solex linkage modification...why?
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 4:49 pm
by spl310
fj20spl311 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 14, 2019 3:19 pm
spl310 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 14, 2019 2:46 pm
My guess is that the pedal twisted on the cross shaft, and they didn't realize it, so this was the solution to get a full throttle opening.
This is me idea of the cause also. The pedal has a slot cut into the arm that wears and the shaft also wears so you don't get full throttle.
If you pull up on your gas pedal and to moves in relation to the shaft.....BINGO
Great minds...
Re: Solex linkage modification...why?
Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 9:29 am
by raylim
Thank you, folks.
Now onto the search for the linkage!