Re: Throttle springs


Subject:    Re: Throttle springs
From:    Lowell Fitt (lcfitt@sbcglobal.net)
Date:    Wed Oct 08 - 11:49 AM
Jim,

The way I did mine in order not to overide the safety issue, is to put a 
counter acting spring between the bellcrand behind the panel and the panel. 
I experimented with springs until I found one that almost perfectly matched 
the throttle springs.  Others have used softer springs on the carbs.  I 
think most were hardware store variety springs.

Lowell

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Feldmann" <feldesign@earthlink.net>
To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 10:25 AM
Subject: Throttle springs


> <feldesign@earthlink.net>
>
> Hi:
>
> I'm new here, having just purchased a Kitfox IV Speedster with a Rotax 
> 912UL.
>
> The throttle springs are set to open the throttle in the event of a 
> linkage failure.  OK, but the springs are so strong that they pull the 
> cable right past the ratchet in a vernier throttle.  I'm using a collet 
> type throttle, but as soon as I loosen the collet, the springs try to pull 
> the throttle out of my hand.
>
> Is there a lighter spring available?  What have you done and where did you 
> get the springs?
>
> Jim Feldmann
> Kitfox IV Speedster
> 912UL  N629JB
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 7923#207923
>
>
> 




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