So @mikedjames and myself discovered at TE that my CB Performance hex bar linkage is worn. Having one person operate it, where the cable attaches while the other focus on the ball joints and the linkage ends, you can see vertical movement that shouldn't happen. I got home but it still pops when downshifting On Sunday, it didn't matter how hard we tried we could get the linkage to adjust so both carbs closed or opened correctly in sync, even by eye, let alone with a meter, it just wouldn't happen. I don't think I stand a chance of having sync'd carbs with this worn linkage. So I have good experiences with CSP stuff, should I go for another hex bar, or the bell Crank style one? It's a type 4. What are your experiences/thoughts? Thanks.
U can buy the joints and threaded parts eBay sell them mine popped and banged on down shift when carbs was loose Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Just bog standard stuff Iv cb performance linkage Type in " carb linkage rod" into eBay and get the size u need mate Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Which bits are worn? If it's the joints then they are called rod ends and come in metric and imperial sizes. I usually get them from McGill Motorsport
Ah, right. I get loads of these, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293198865535 Is that what you're thinking of? What I need is the ball joints on the end of the horizontal hex bar itself.
Oh right I see not seen it wear there but only trouble is cab is in the us it's well dear try euro carb Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Yep, that bit. Might be this, but it could be the bar itself. https://www.dellorto.co.uk/shop/car...its-accessories/99900-325-ball-stud-5-16-8mm/
Found the CB part on Eurocarb, CB3360 If I need a new bar it's £42, roughly for a bar and two new balls. A new CSP hex bar linkage is going to £200+
Sorry ignore that was thinking of empi linkage Mate Na mines running sweet Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Hi ya, glad to hear you got back ok, despite the popping! You aren’t f pantos for nothing I love the csp centre mount on my bug. Not sure if the vintage speed one fits type 4, but that looks good too. So many less parts for wear and additional movement. Need the additional spring that isn’t included though as the carb springs aren’t enough. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Do CSP do a type 4 bell crank? I thought they did, now I can't seem to find it! Must admit I have bell crank on the Bug and I agree, much easier to set up; far less complex geometry to worry about.