[FC] front accelerator linkage

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i have found that if everything is free , and you have the stronger 140  
secondary springs in your carbs with a stock return spring in correct  
position , no front spring is needed, unless maybe there is play in your  linkages .
the areas that need attention on an early (61-63 ) style front linkage are  
the shaft thru the floor washer, a thick felt washer that must be very free 
to  float around in the hole retainer, and the cable end under the shield. 
i   lube the washer and shaft with a spray silicone , or "fluid film" a rust 
 proofing spray of thinned cosmoline.       I   just fixed a nice 63 
greenbrier  last week by doing this. Also  watch for the hole in the carpet 
rubbing. best way to cut that hole in a new  carpet , is with a 1 inch socket on 
extension , heated with a torch. does  a  Quick neat job , and no loose 
threads. push and twist quickly after  heating it (not red hot) 
At the same time , you might want to do a good check on  all the  linkage 
in the rear for wear , and adjustment. Sometimes ( most of the  time!) the 
carb links to the cross shaft wear and have too much play to return  properly. 
Sometimes the holes in the cross shaft are worn .
The real  trick here is to use only as much a spring strength as  really 
needed to return. too much is an aggravation on longer trips.
Regards, Tim Colson
 
 
Could  someone please explain where it should connect (somewhere on the 
front body  panel I presume) or maybe send a photo.  I remember reading 
somewhere  recently that the front spring should be stronger than the rear spring 
(on the  carb linkage).  Clarks lists a short and a long ("early '61"); can 
anyone  explain how to determine which one is correct on my '61 GB?
Thanks for any  help.
Steve