Throttle linkage for BJ7

[chicken]

My carbs on my BJ7 came with no throttle linkage between the carbs and all I can get from the suppliers is a carb coupling shaft for a BJ8 which is to short. Is it just a case of getting this one and having the shaft lengthened or are there other considerations to take into account.

Rob M

 

[John Loftus]

Rob,

Here's a picture that includes the carb coupling shaft which is 4.5" end to end. The welded link is located 2 1/16" from the left side (as shown on the photo) to the centerline of the link. Lengthening the shaft could be done but sounds like a good bit of trouble since the shaft need to be smooth enough to slide the clamped linkages (shown to the right of the coupler) over any welded sections.

I would call/email around to see if you can find a used one from BCS, Hemphill's Healey Haven, or maybe new from AH Spares since you are in the UK. Another vendor to check with is
https://www.atbrestorations.co.uk

 

[Keoke]

Hi Rob, Yes if you make a coupling to lengthen the shaft and keep the orientation of the fulcrum and the throttle stop correct.--Fwiw--Keoke

 

[chicken]

John

Thanks for the reply, i guess the shaft i have is 2.5" long (can't find my tape measure) and it has the welded link on and also the throttle stop lever.
I guess i could take these of the shaft and turn a new one to length, any idea how far in the throttle stop lever should be ?
ps looks like you have had yours chrome or zinc plated

Regards

Rob

 

[John Loftus]

Rob,

As you can see from the picture, my throttle stop is missing. There are some small marks that would place it's centerline about 7/8" from the right side (front carb side). I guess I will need to fab a throttle stop .. don't know why a p.o. had removed it?

I have zinc plated all the linkage parts with a Caswell Zinc kit.

Cheers,
John

 

[bob hughes]

Chicken
Burlen the SU people in Salisbury should have the parts that you require, they are on the web and currently premoting their catalogues with a 5% discount. I have the service and the parts catalogues and they are well worth the money.

Bob

 

[chicken]

Bob

Thanks, just had a look on there site, alot of usefull bits. however i am now getting my local guy to turn a shaft up and will then re-fit the throttle stop etc.

Rob