> 1) Should the throttle plate be bent at the centerline, or flat?  I
> have bent, but I'm thinking what's wanted is flat.
>
> 2) How much end play of the throttle shaft is considered acceptable?

David:

Phil Eslin in Albuquerque rebuilds those throttle bodies--doing
a beautiful job.  He had one at BBB at Lake Havasu City in
January.

His email is pbeslins@msn.com.  Why don't you ask him.

Richard