Out of the box and fit ( Not straight forward )

[singapore stag]

I fitted an after market carb, Its new. So my Stroms could be professionally rebuilt.
Its ' supposed' to be 1 hour out of the box fit. Took me 4 hours with the problems I faced with sticking throttle linkage, engine revving to 3000RPM, having to file down the snail-like link that connects to the throttle cable it kept rubbing on the manifold and sticking, it was supplied with a microscopic holed solderless nipple. It was like putting a rope through the eye of a needle!

Its still sticking , needs a throttle spring return!!!!! Have to source one. Rang the company but to no avail. Looked on line for a solution and found one.
Read it.

https://www.tccv.net/hints/StagWeberConversion.pdf check out paragraph 9 and 10 (after the picture of engine bay

##### ## P.S I would have thought being professional this problems would have been ironed out?? Or at least add a return spring for goodness sake...I dug out some previous posts here even in other clubs, seems to be a big problem throttle sticking! ######

[KOY 23]

It’s called customer development Sukh, often used to resolve initial bad design.
Supplier relies on customer to feedback design “issues” which he may incorporate in a Mk2 version.
Fortunately suppliers such as Classic Driving Developments, improve safety critical parts by good engineering design before releasing to market.

[fussydave]

Many manufacturers use this method of product development. The Stag is an example of this. Triumph made a number of modifications to a less than ideal cooling system in an attempt to resolve the perceived overheating issues.

With regard to the op's carb issue, is he using a new item or an older version he has had for some time? He has condemned a number of good products in the past without any proof of a problem.

[NeilR]

In my opinion, the op's views are not accurate & totally unfair.
Took me under 30 mins.

I do not understand what he means by the snail like link rubbing on the manifold,
if he means the cable throttle plate on the end of the R/H spindle, on mine it's at least 1/4 inch clear of the manifold.
I assume the fibre block was fitted between manifold & carb ?.

Fitting an extra return spring if you want one is not rocket science, I did from the outset because I thought the pedal was too light.

The solderless nipple is pretty standard practice, even the Stroms used a similar arrangement.
Perhaps some stronger glasses are required.

I have since gone over to "Retroject", same footprint as 38DGMS, and no sticking throttle or clearance issues,
kept the extra return spring to give heavier pedal feel.

[singapore stag]

Many manufacturers use this method of product development. The Stag is an example of this. Triumph made a number of modifications to a less than ideal cooling system in an attempt to resolve the perceived overheating issues.

With regard to the op's carb issue, is he using a new item or an older version he has had for some time? He has condemned a number of good products in the past without any proof of a problem.

As your name implies...you are being fussy over nothing. Its a new product, and I am not the only one who has faced this issue. I suggest you go on line type in the correct wording and you will find a plethora of people with the same problem. Its the U shaped linkage thats rubbing on the manifold. I had to file it down.

I dont go on line and complain about products as a living.
If you have an Auto then the link to the kickdown helps to keep the U shaped thingy firm and taut, NOT with the manual.
Also you cannot recount everything in writing, come down and have a look, or I challenge anyone to come and dispute what I said, they will find it does stick.......
Why should I need to buy a cheap as chips spring? When all should be working out of the box???? In the end and many hours later I THINK I have solved it, needs to be road tested.
Please stop condemning me like an illiterate vagabond.
I have been on this forum since 2009, bought lots of stuff never ever complained, but the state of affairs in buying has taken a downhill spiral of late.

I thiink I have to close this thread as there are many who might be pious and self righteous for thier own good.


P. S Look up Rogets Thesaurus and see definition of what a Forum is.

[fussydave]

The dictionary defines, the thesaurus gives alternative words. A forum is for discussion and debate, as we do.