Pinto With Twin Weber 40s

[Guest wigman_99]

When not trying to finish my loom, I'm also trying to get my head around the carbs.

 

I have twin weber 40s on my 2.0L pinto.

 

Before I took the whole lot apart I think the throttle cable pulled from underneath the carbs. Is this standard? Would I be better off with it connecting from the top, and if so will I need a linkage? Does this simply 'reverse' the pull of the cable to operate the throttle on the carbs?

 

Probably very basic questions I'm afraid but I'm a proper rookie!

[Guest Ian & Carole]

This is what I have on my twin 40's not the cheapest but is a very good set up.

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SYTEC-TWIN-WEBER-DCOE-CARB-TWIN-CABLE-THROTTLE-LINKAGE-/290556981030?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43a68baf26

 

There are cheaper versions and much dearer ones.

 

Avoid the genuine weber ones unless you are very good at jigsaw puzzles.

 

Mine has been fitted for 6 years now without a problem.

 

HTHs

[Guest wigman_99]

Thanks for the pointer. I only have a single throttle cable, do you think it would be possible to use a twin cable linkage with only one cable? That's all that seems to be on the market...

[Guest Ian & Carole]

No real reason why not other than putting the pressure onto one side of the mountings, why not just fit both cables ?

 

You get a little gizmo the fits on the end of the throttle pedal. You never run the risk of being stranded with a broken cable.

 

JMHO