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On hex linkage, the length of the throttle actuator arm, and the position of the cable attachment on said arm, makes a YUGE! difference in throttle "feel".  I had to mess around with where the cable attached (in or out) to get to where it felt sorta-kinda right.  In the old days, Rochester carbs had several holes up and down the throttle actuator so you could choose aggressive to whimpy throttle action.  Webers and Dells are not so blessed.

Some pineapple farmer once said: "The only time I notice it is when I'm driving over speed bumps and slight movements of my throttle foot creates noticeable jerking as the throttle cracks open and closed."

Exactly what I get currently on my beloved Dells (which are forever known for holding EFI in contempt).  God help you if you change your mind just after initiating a launch and back off of it because you'll soon be on top of a bucking bronco, just trying to find a way off without breaking sumthin because your foot is pumping the gas pedal up and down.  Exciting, yes.  Cool-looking?  Absolutely not.

BTW:  You might have noticed that, if you hit said "speed bumps" at, say, 50mph or so, you don't get that jerking of the throttle business.  Just a little "tip o'the day" from Five Cent Racing, here in Swelter Cove of the Blackstone River (down to 91* at 4:30pm).

Last edited by Gordon Nichols
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