I don't think its a biggie either. If it is I can adjust with set screw.

Thanks again Stuart,

Alistair

> On Jun 11, 2014, at 12:20 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I guess I'm just blind. Being uncovered on the AFM side would mean very little vacuum at idle either way. I doubt you'll have any problems.
> 
> Stuart
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Angus Gordon
> Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 11:50 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Throttle body question
> 
> 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
>>