throttle linkage parts

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Wed Oct 17, 07 12:00 pm

anyone suggest a UK supplier of carb linkage parts

want to custom build a linkage useing threaded rod and heim joints

can't get the throttle cable clamp right on current setup and nobody does off the shelf for my motor

want to remote mount it and actute throttle with rod and heim/balljoint from swivel mounted between engine lifting studs. i.e a good 6-8 inches away

means i can get the return spring in line with throttle lever and connected to engine not body and greatly reduce the likelyhood of carearing into the back of somthing if the spring snaps or comes off from its current mounting

idealy it would be great to gently carress the parts before purchase so i can design-in-me-mind when i see whats available

so looking for a london/ southeast shop or supplier

Dave

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Wed Oct 17, 07 12:07 pm

Are you talking rose joints here?

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Wed Oct 17, 07 1:27 pm

quite possibly

little bitty balljoints

with either threaded male end like a track rod end bit that goes into the track rod

or even better threaded tube like a track rod end that is kinda female

but like they came off action man's motor

and the threaded rod or tube to go in beween 2 of them

like a track rod off action mans motor

swivels and levers and stuff would be of benefit as well

all the stuff you get in carb kits but don't and can't seem to get just off the shelf

dave

latil · Post by **latil** » Wed Oct 17, 07 1:39 pm

L/Rover used them on series 2 and 3. For real adjustable metal joints try a Routemaster bus throttle linkage. Mower shops,mini diggers,plant hire repair places.

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Wed Oct 17, 07 1:54 pm

Dave, try Burlen Fuel Systems, I think they are in Salisbury...they helped with tiny rose joints for a brace of big webers I set up some years ago and they were very helpful.

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Wed Oct 17, 07 4:16 pm

smashing ideas gents.

will follow both up

twas the twin weber setup on a beetle that gave me the idea

when your carb is in a position it was never meant to be in, you don't want the cable to be kinked or indeed the throttle return spring to bash on the body.

Alternatives must be found.

Dave

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Wed Oct 17, 07 4:43 pm

aha

http://www.illstonandrobson.com/

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Wed Oct 17, 07 4:44 pm

Aha indeed.

Jolly good link old bean...if you'll pardon the pun.

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Wed Oct 17, 07 6:44 pm

I've got a few bits like that kicking around the workshop, I'll have a look tomorrow and see what I've got...

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Tue Oct 23, 07 4:07 pm

Missed your reply Blue

did you find anything??

dave

TrevD · Post by **TrevD** » Tue Oct 23, 07 8:20 pm

dave have you a bearing supplier near you, they can supply all this sort of stuff cheaper than any automotive place and know what you will need for your aplication. i deal with these people , www.igus.co.uk, plastic bearings and joints, strong enough for all but the most stressed parts (brakes , suspension) and a lot lighter than metal equivelents and are self lubricating. as for rods etc just let me know how long you need them and the threads and i will knock some up for you.

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Wed Oct 24, 07 9:07 am

Ohhhh nice tip

i do have a bearing place near me that JohnR reccomended he gets generic bearings for JCB work there and snap rings for gearboxes i think....i'd forgotten all about that...hes a mine of info that man when it comes to places only the trade ever find.

i'll have to dodge the young offenders and go to Feltham

Trev once ive measured i'll be on the phone no doubt.

Cheers

dave

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Wed Oct 24, 07 6:34 pm

OK Dave, got a selection of parts here that should get you sorted, let me know if you want any of 'em.

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Thu Oct 25, 07 8:49 am

Oh sir

you star

Dave

latil · Post by **latil** » Thu Oct 25, 07 9:50 am

Christmas has come early.