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Subject:Re: Throttle body question
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Wed, 11 Jun 2014 17:52:30 -0700

Ok, will copy what I saw in your pic Angus :)

More than anything, the orifice seem or not seen is for me more of a measure of the throttle plate angle at idle.

Cheers

Alistair

> On Jun 11, 2014, at 11:56 AM, Angus Gordon <birdworks@gmail.com> wrote:
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> My Syncro TB with about twice the mileage looks exactly like my spare.
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> 
> Angus
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>> On Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 11:51 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>> Oh thanks a lot Angus!
>> 
>> 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:
>>>> 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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