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
>
>
>
