[DeTomaso] Weber mechanism

[John Taphorn]

Gary, I like your style!

JT

On 11/25/2012 4:17 PM, gow2 at rc-tech.net wrote:
> With the discussion of Webers, thought I would show the mechanism I am
> working on.
>
> Webers need good spring pressure to hold the throttles closed. If not it
> is difficult to keep the RPM down. I ran mine with a linear spring but
> linear springs need to be really long so they do not all flat.
>
> I tried several recoil springs from lawnmowers to weadeaters and finally
> came up with a combination I like. It was a little tricky to assemble. All
> the marks keep me thinking in the correct direction. Easy to set the
> spring or travel up wrong; especially when you flip it up and down.
>
> http://www.rc-tech.net/cars2/panttransam/web/recoil1.jpg
>
> I really like the recoil pressure; I think it is right on target.
> Consistent pressure through out travel. This gives an idea of how the
> tension is. The plate is upside down. The pulley is under the plate and
> the plate bolts to the carb mount:
>
> http://www.rc-tech.net/cars2/panttransam/web/DSC_0059.AVI
>
> Gary
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