Throttle return spring question
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Racer
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From: Dickinson.TX
Throttle return spring question
I have a 65 Vette 300 hp with the correct Carter afb. I'm trying to find out where does the throttle return spring attach to at the carb. I don't see a separate hole for the spring on the throttle arm? Does it just go over the linkage? Anyone have a pic of it. Thanks 
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The large curved end of the spring goes through the small hole drilled in the part of the throttle linkage that goes through the lever on the side of the carb. There's also a washer between the spring and the bushing that goes in the lever hole where it pivots. It looks like a hole for a cotter pin, but that's where the spring goes.
If that's not clear, I can get a picture tomorrow.
If that's not clear, I can get a picture tomorrow.
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Team Owner
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From: Kannapolis NC
I'm not having a problem, I posted the picture to show the OP where the spring attached. Whether one spring or two, the rod pulls as shown. The additional spring is as a safety and does not add much tension in the relaxed position shown in the picture. I need to add a washer to the inside between the bushing and the spring end, just haven't done it yet.
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Running them to the rear, as is factory on many engines, causes premature wear of the throttle body and throttle shaft. This is one of the common repairs I have done in the past for forum members.