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Subject:Re: Throttle body question
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Wed, 11 Jun 2014 11:51:21 -0700

Oh thanks a lot Angus!

Now I have to decide... Covered or just peeking.

Alistair

> On Jun 11, 2014, at 11:49 AM, Angus Gordon <birdworks@gmail.com> wrote:
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> 
> Here's a poor shot of my spare TB (2.1) which has about 90K miles and is relatively tight. The orifice is uncovered by the plate on this one (bottom).
> 
>  https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/SOZBHVEbVaS8cDgzVzC8JNMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink
> 
> I can check some more if you'd like.
> 
> 
> Angus
> 
> 
>> On Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 9:04 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>> The little vacuum port on the throttle body - I believe the orifice is covered by the throttle plate when throttle closed - am I right?
>> 
>> I can't recall for sure. I'm picking up on a project where I rebushed (delrin), turned the throat out a few thous, and made a new plate.
>> 
>> The TB currently on my van has become so worn that it is practically impossible to set the TB switch and have it work consistently.
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
>> Alistair
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