RE: throttle linkage.....what end to use on the carb
I use a ball link on most of my throttle linkages. Another thing you can do if you have room, is to take off the original metal piece on the carb arm, and install a nose wheel steering arm. (You will have to drill out the collar in the arm to match the throttle shaft.) The arm is longer and often works better than the very short original setup.
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