Originally posted by gearhead:
That looks simple and effective. You may want to consider adding a return spring to the end carbs just in case something sticks or comes loose.
They are there, sort of a 'jury-rig'; a small coil spring secured from the air horn cover screw down to the throttle linkage bellcrank. If you look closely you can just see the straight section going up and under the rear screw on the front carb on the side view. The coil is between the gas line and the vacuum line to the center carb, but since it is closed, you can't see the coils.
With all the discussions on carb/manifold heat, note that I've run brakeline/gasline tubing with brass compression fittings for my water heat to the mainfold. I intend to eliminate the connection you see under the carbs and make the tubes all one piece - what you see was my first attempt and my tube-bending skills are improving.
The engine you see is the 216, which is now being removed from the car to be replaced with the 235. I intend to clean up the engine compartment while the 216 is out. Waiting for warmer weather as the heat in the garage is minimal.
