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Subject:Re: Throttle body question
From:Angus Gordon
Date:Wed, 11 Jun 2014 11:56:52 -0700

My Syncro TB with about twice the mileage looks exactly like my spare.

Angus

On Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 11:51 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:

> Oh thanks a lot Angus!
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> Now I have to decide... Covered or just peeking.
>
> Alistair
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> 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).
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> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/SOZBHVEbVaS8cDgzVzC8JNMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink
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> I can check some more if you'd like.
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> Angus
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> On Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 9:04 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
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>> 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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