> In a message dated 97-10-14 10:37:52 EDT, Chris_Lillja@Pupress.Princeton.Edu
> writes:
>
> << I spent the 2nd half of the weekend going nuts on a set of freshly
> rebuilt HS6's. They're quite beautiful, clean, polished and they
> adjust to a beautiful, steady 900 rpm idle....
>
> Once prodded, however, they don't seem to want to return to idle. >>
>
>
> I've seen this idle problem on lots of TR3's, including one of my own. I
> believe it is caused by worn throttle shafts or worn throttle shaft holes in
> the carb body. Did the rebuild include a new set of throttle shafts and
> bushings?
Yes. Brand new spindle with new bushings bored to suit. There is
absolutely no play there, yet they turn completely free.
"Still ride in triumph over all mischance..." - Shakespeare
Chris Lillja
TR4A
Norton Commando
Spit MKIV
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