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As I'm having my carburetors rebuilt by Joe Curto, I want to make sure everything around them is in fine working condition. The original linkage feels a bit "sloppy," it may well be the pivot/bellcrank on the manifold is worn. It feels like the forward part of the linkage binds or hits the manifold as a result, so I've purchased a very nice replacement throttle linkage from Britsport (they sell them on eBay). It's so nice, new and shiny, it qualifies as under the bonnet bling...
My question is this: There are four threaded ball joints on the linkage. They feel "tight," you can adjust them to loosen them up. How loose or tight should they be? Move freely or with some friction? Also, I imagine they should be lubricated, if so, with what?
My question is this: There are four threaded ball joints on the linkage. They feel "tight," you can adjust them to loosen them up. How loose or tight should they be? Move freely or with some friction? Also, I imagine they should be lubricated, if so, with what?