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Carb Slider Spring Length

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Germinator3, Aug 14, 2007.

  1. Germinator3

    Germinator3 New Member

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    Anyone know if it makes a difference on the carb slider springs if they are different lengths? :? After pulling my carbs off today I found the #4 carb slider spring was shorter than the other 3 by about 1/2 inch. I stretched this out to match the others. Is there a "correct" length for these? :?: :?:

    Tom
     
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    DONT stretch the spring. That will ruin it's spring rate. It fatigues it and doesn't allow the spring to tension and de-tension properly.

    They should be the same length or your response time on the sliders will be different as the shorter one will have a softer preload. I would replace that spring.
     
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