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kd7000 · 02-05-2021, 03:28 PM

Hi all. I am new to the Model A world. Just got a 1930 coupe with a Tillitson X carburetor. The carb is leaking so I bought a rebuild kit from Macs. After watching a bunch of Youtube videos on how to rebuild the carb I am about to take it off the car.

I have what may seem like a silly question...but I can't figure out how to remove the throttle linkage arm.

Can anyone help?

Thanks so much!

wwirz · 02-05-2021, 03:33 PM

It is spring loaded like a ball and socket joint. Take the part of the linkage that is on the carb and slide it forward while holding the link rod with the other hand to keep the link rod from moving. First time removing it is not obvious. From this point it gets easier. Oil the connection for the future so it can be more easily removed.

kd7000 · 02-10-2021, 07:30 PM

Thank you. You are correct. It did not seem obvious...but once I did it it was very easy.

wwirz · 02-11-2021, 09:57 AM

Glad to help. Thanks for asking the question. Better to ask then break something.

Chuck Dempsey · 02-11-2021, 10:57 AM

...and welcome to the Barn, kd

Herb Concord Ca · 02-11-2021, 03:37 PM

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When you have the Tillotson off and apart, check the intake mounting flange for flatness. Use 120 grit sandpaper on a flat surface, glass is excellent, and sand is a circle, you will see right away if its warped. You can also do the bottom half of the carb if needed. The main jet is bear to remove be careful.

old31 · 02-12-2021, 05:33 PM

Welcome to the Barn KD.

If that's the only question you have then, your easy!

02-05-2021, 03:28 PM	#1
kd7000 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2	Help with Throttle linkage Hi all. I am new to the Model A world. Just got a 1930 coupe with a Tillitson X carburetor. The carb is leaking so I bought a rebuild kit from Macs. After watching a bunch of Youtube videos on how to rebuild the carb I am about to take it off the car. I have what may seem like a silly question...but I can't figure out how to remove the throttle linkage arm. Can anyone help? Thanks so much!

02-05-2021, 03:33 PM	#2
wwirz Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Corning NY Posts: 244	Re: Help with Throttle linkage It is spring loaded like a ball and socket joint. Take the part of the linkage that is on the carb and slide it forward while holding the link rod with the other hand to keep the link rod from moving. First time removing it is not obvious. From this point it gets easier. Oil the connection for the future so it can be more easily removed.

02-10-2021, 07:30 PM	#3
kd7000 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2	Re: Help with Throttle linkage Thank you. You are correct. It did not seem obvious...but once I did it it was very easy.

02-11-2021, 09:57 AM	#4
wwirz Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Corning NY Posts: 244	Re: Help with Throttle linkage Glad to help. Thanks for asking the question. Better to ask then break something.

02-11-2021, 10:57 AM	#5
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 785	Re: Help with Throttle linkage ...and welcome to the Barn, kd

02-11-2021, 03:37 PM	#6
Herb Concord Ca Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Concord CA Posts: 635	Re: Help with Throttle linkage Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) When you have the Tillotson off and apart, check the intake mounting flange for flatness. Use 120 grit sandpaper on a flat surface, glass is excellent, and sand is a circle, you will see right away if its warped. You can also do the bottom half of the carb if needed. The main jet is bear to remove be careful.

02-12-2021, 05:33 PM	#7
old31 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2,097	Re: Help with Throttle linkage Welcome to the Barn KD. If that's the only question you have then, your easy!