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Mart · 10-31-2021, 04:14 PM

The return spring should be part of the pedal lever assembly and there should not be any other spring fitted.
Remove the linkage and operate the carb by hand.
Is it stiff or free moving?
Does the accelerator pump operate smoothly or is it stiff and binding?
I did a video recently showing teardown and reassembly of a 94.
There might be something in there that could be helpful.

You need to investigate the problem, as only you can see what is happening.

Try disconnecting the accelerator pump link and watch as the carb butterflies are operated by the linkage. Is the problem still there.

Look at it closely. Study it. Hopefully something will jump out as not being right.

Mart.

10-31-2021, 04:14 PM	#7
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 9,239	Re: Thoughts on what to do with a bad carb linkage? The return spring should be part of the pedal lever assembly and there should not be any other spring fitted. Remove the linkage and operate the carb by hand. Is it stiff or free moving? Does the accelerator pump operate smoothly or is it stiff and binding? I did a video recently showing teardown and reassembly of a 94. There might be something in there that could be helpful. You need to investigate the problem, as only you can see what is happening. Try disconnecting the accelerator pump link and watch as the carb butterflies are operated by the linkage. Is the problem still there. Look at it closely. Study it. Hopefully something will jump out as not being right. Mart.