Throttle linkage what do members recommend

[prezoom]

I go for simple and cheap. Being LHD, I use a mountain bike Z brake noodle at the top of the footwell. This turns the inner cable 90 degrees and is teflon lined for little or no drag. The inner cable is a rear brake cable from a tandem bicycle cut to the required length. The outer sheath is bulk off the reel with a ferrel at the carb end. No ferrel needed at the noodle.

I also add a single light weight throttle return spring on the outer ends of each carb. I buy the universal arms, then cut them to length. Fabricate a small bracket at the airbox back plate for the outer end of the spring. Though the tender springs do not offer much tension, they are more of a safety measure in case one of the inner springs breaks. I have always liked redundant systems.

[h20hamelan]

As there is being discussions on VintageTech
Many seem to like Pierce, as they sit under leaving the tops of the carbs more open and clean looking.
Anyone have experience

https://www.piercemanifolds.com/Bottom_ ... pm3715.htm

My gripe with the top mount is, if one needs to remove top cover, it is a bother.

[rgh0]

You need to be careful with replacement linkage kits as they can foul the head casting flat section that joins the No 2 and 3 inlets together at the carb flanges on the head. You can remove a section of casting which i have seen people do but personally i dont like cutting bits out of Lotus heads

cheers
Rohan

[TBG]

Make your own. Super simple,, super smooth, super cheap! D

[vstibbard]

Use the standard Lotus design, it’s simple and reliable.
V

[TBG]

With the standard setup I had two end nipples pull off - one at Castle Combe - most embarassing! D

[elanman999]

Use the standard Lotus design, it’s simple and reliable.
V

+1, it works well.

TBG, if the nipples are pulling off the end then either the cables are not made off correctly or you are not adjusting the cable correctly.
You have obviously have not ridden an old motor bike? When you have cable brakes it focuses the mind a little!!!

Cheers
John.

[vstibbard]

I agree I’ve never had an end pull off an Elan throttle cable. I’m careful to adjust throttle pedal stops and cable.
Cheers
Vaughan

[TBG]

Yup! You are probably correct. But my homemade system is simpler, lighter and stronger than the original - and best of all no nipples. Not that have anything agaisnt nipples in day today life........................D

[disquek]

I have the same setup as cabc26b and I'm happy with it.

If your DCOEs were rebuilt and the shop didn't replace the internal return springs, I would certainly replace them now. They are a very common failure item and frankly, I'd question any shop that didn't replace them.

-Kyle