'Won't run without one...

[thechadzone]

So I got the solid linkage all sorted out from the pedal to the carbs on my '69, and while I was putting it all back together I lost the retainer piece that holds the pivot linkage onto the ball joint linkage that is attached to the carb. It's the same one that comes with the standard single carb set-up. I dropped it into the abyss of the engine compartment as I'm quite prone to doing... No amount of fishing with the telescopic magnet is yeilding any results.

'Anyone got one or two of these that they'd send me for a decent fee? My car has been sitting in my driveway for two weeks, forcing me to take the Alfa... It's also quite nice to drive, but the winner of the "Dueling Duals" (dual Webers on each) is the Fiat, which revs up faster, and drifts more recklessly than the Alfa does.

Thanks in advance to those offering to help.

[baltobernie]

Are you looking for these circular clips that retain the ball in the socket? Can we call them "Weber rotator cuff"?



First, the good news: PM me your address, and I'll send you what you need.

Second, the bad news: Your solid-rod throttle linkage was abandoned by Fiat in favor of the cable/bellcrank setup. Cars with the solid linkage have a hard time idling, because one end of the linkage is attached to the firewall, and as the engine shakes (particularly at idle), the throttle moves.

I can get you a pedal assembly and all necessary linkage from a salvage car. Installation is straightforward, but rather involved, as you must drop the steering column to clear the assembly. You also need a left-side cam cover with two studs to mount the bellcrank. Maybe something to think about over the Winter.

[mbouse]

i have heard that those clips can be purchased from our catalogue suppliers. i have made it a point to keep a spare or two around because of their uncanny nature to SPROING out of sight when they are being removed.

additionally, here is a how-to on emergency repair/replacement of that clip:
http://flumichigan.italiancarclub.com/T ... cement.pdf

happy reading.

[thechadzone]

Yep, that's the one! I should really take some pics of the linkage that I came up with for my IDF set-up. I may as well have trained rats to sit in the engine bay and actuate the carbs for me... It works well though!

Thanks for the link to the Italian Car Club tip, that's pretty cool. Glad to know I'm not the only one who drops everything I ever take off a car.

I'll be PMing you my info, thanks so much!!!!!