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Ed Wells

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Hi All,

Just had my carb rebuilt (Carter W-1) and am a bit perplexed about how the throttle cable wire attaches. I know that the cable sleeve gets secured in the clamp (where the pencil is) but not sure where the wire that slides in the sleeve attaches. If anyone has a picture that would be greatly appreciated!!

Ed
 

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There's a little cylindrical thing with a screw in the side f it called a "Barrel Clamp" ~ it slides up the end of the wire and the screw holds it into place .

Remember to leave a 1/8" ~ 1/4" gap between the barrel clamp and the linkage it touches on .

I've had good luck finding these clamps at ordinary hardware stores, the employees never know what it is, you have to search the little draweres of hardware / lawn mower parts diligently .

Here's an image : https://www.amazon.com/ADJUSTABLE-D...&qid=1531079944&sr=1-21&keywords=barrel+clamp
 
Hey, thanks a bunch Nate!! I really appreciate your help (again!) I appreciate the link. Does the barrel clamp attach somehow to that pivot arm at the very bottom (the one with the hole for the carb linkage?)

Thanks again,

Ed
 
No ;

It holds on the end of the wire and when you pull the knob, the cable lifts it up against the throttle linkage, why it's so important o leave a larger gap than you think is necessary .

The correct, original one has the wire go through the meddle of the cylinder and the screw goes in the side ~ it's kinda snug clearance there so take the time to find the correct one .

Lawn mower shops should have these by the dozen .
 
Ahhh got it!! Thanks Nate, you saved my Sunday and my sanity!!

Appreciate the help as always -

Ed
 
You're welcome .

This important bit always get dropped or discarded .

Remember : my advice is free and worth less than you pay for it .
 
Hahah! BTW, what is the purpose of the throttle knob anyway? I understand why there is a choke knob but the throttle knob has always baffled me a bit. Can't I just stomp on the gas pedal?
 
Yes, you can ;

The throttle control is correctly used to raise the idle speeds to prevent stalling, you're only supposed to use the choke to start the engine .

It must never, EVER be used to maintain road speed ! .
 
Let me know if you cannot find one, I spent over an hour looking OnLine yesterday, no dice .

I'm retired and bored in this 108* F heat so maybe I'll avoid actually working on my new Moto and go look for one if you can't find one locally .

Anything to avoid going out into the no air conditioned back yard with my tools and greasy old broken machines .
 
Yeah, I have heard that So Cal is roasting. My buddy lives in Pasadena too and cant remember it being so hot. Thanks for the offer; I was going to swing by a small motor repair shop after work to see if I can have any luck. If no luck, I may just take you up on your offer !!
 
Okey-Doke ~ keep me posted .

I'm hiding out in McDonald's.......80 + degrees in here, better than out side where I was working this morning .
 
The old VWs had this barrel nut on the throttle cable and heater box

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My old Piper had one of these on the carb heat airbox. Used to call them bug nuts. Not sure what the proper name is
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Yes ! .

The rounded end is supposed to face UP .

Now you know what to look for at the Hardware Store or Lawnmower Shop .
 
That picture is a Carter carb on a Ford Flathead. OP might expand the search to include some of the Ford suppliers.

That website looks like they know a lot about the W 1 Carter so I'd start there though
 
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