<VV> New throttle shaft or...

Geoffrey Johnson geoffj at unm.edu
Fri Sep 15 21:43:52 EDT 2006


I have done at least 2 dozen.   Really pretty simple.   Just size the 
screwdriver right, and be careful with the brass screws.   Almost all of 
the wear is on the shaft usually.   Not that the body does not, but  
usually not bad, and a new shaft   helps a lot.
-Geoff Johnson



Secular wrote:

>  Hi:
>
>  I have a very unique car (don't we all) --  It's a 1960 Monza with 140 heads (4 carbs). All the carbs are 1963 model primaries.  
>
>  The Otto 90 degree rotation is installed however one of the carbs (which I rebuilt recently) has a bad/worn throttle shaft. I say that because even with the help of a spring installed, it does not COMPLETELY return to idle. (I've tried various strength springs). The linkage is good/tight and has tie rod end bearings. 
>
>  Here is my question:
>
>  I'm fairly familiar with Rochester Carbs, however I have never installed a new throttle shaft. In your experience does the body of the carb (where the throttle shaft goes in) gets worn also, or is it the shaft itself which wears out? 
>
>  I guess I'm debating between buying a new throttle shaft and/or starting with a fresh carb. 
>
>  Regards,
>
>
>  Tony
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