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March 10, 2023 at 8:25 am #273662
Can anyone tell me the butterfly position in the carburetor of a 1946 Flambeau outboard? And also what is its function?
March 10, 2023 at 9:11 am #273664I’m not sure if you’re talking about a “certain” position to synchronize the
carb butterfly / throttle plate with the magneto, or elsewise.I have to think it’s purpose is just like any other engine to that uses throttle
plates in the fuel system, to regulate air flow through the carb, and hence
atmospheric pressure and fuel delivery.Prepare to be boarded!
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March 10, 2023 at 1:52 pm #273686If I could see a picture of how the spring is set and the throttle plate before closing it up, that would be a great help. Someone had the motor appart and now I’m not sure what’s right.
March 10, 2023 at 5:46 pm #273691These are the only carb photos I have of my 5 hp Flambeau.
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March 12, 2023 at 6:12 pm #273776This is an early model 1946 it doesn’t have anything to control it on the outside and nothing to keep the spring from coming back.
March 13, 2023 at 11:41 am #273806- Here are pictures of my problem
March 13, 2023 at 11:47 am #273808March 13, 2023 at 12:23 pm #273810At one time, there must have been a lever, or gear like mine,
attached to your broken throttle shaft.
Regarding the spring, it’s probably bent, or the end broken off.
One end is in a hole in the throttle shaft, and the other end
must have hooked on the carb body some how.Hopefully someone will come along with better photos or knowledge.
Keep an eye out on Ebay for Flambea parts or photos of carbs.Prepare to be boarded!
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March 17, 2023 at 11:51 am #274055Dumb me, I went and looked at the cover I had primed and there it was a manual working lever for the butterfly! You push it in and turn, I should have remembered that when I took it apart.
March 17, 2023 at 11:59 am #274056Not to worry, I have a “dumb me” realization on every project!
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