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  • #273662
    JIM PAIGE
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      Can anyone tell me the butterfly position in the  carburetor of a 1946 Flambeau outboard?  And also what is its function?

      #273664
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        I’m not sure if you’re talking about a “certain” position to synchronize the
        carb butterfly / throttle plate with the magneto, or elsewise.

        I have to think it’s purpose is just like any other engine to that uses throttle
        plates in the fuel system, to regulate air flow through the carb, and hence
        atmospheric pressure and fuel delivery.

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        #273686
        JIM PAIGE
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          If I could see a picture of how the spring is set and the throttle plate before closing it up, that would be a great help.   Someone had the motor appart and now I’m not sure what’s right.

          #273691
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            These are the only carb photos I have of my 5 hp Flambeau.

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            #273776
            JIM PAIGE
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              This is an early model 1946 it doesn’t have anything to control it on the outside and nothing to keep the spring from coming back.

              #273806
              JIM PAIGE
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                1. Here are pictures of my problem
                #273808
                JIM PAIGE
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                  #273810
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                    At one time, there must have been a lever, or gear like mine,
                    attached to your broken throttle shaft.
                    Regarding the spring, it’s probably bent, or the end broken off.
                    One end is in a hole in the throttle shaft, and the other end
                    must have hooked on the carb body some how.

                    Hopefully someone will come along with better photos or knowledge.
                    Keep an eye out on Ebay for Flambea parts or photos of carbs.

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                    #274055
                    JIM PAIGE
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                      Dumb me, I went and looked at the cover I had primed and there it was a manual working lever for the butterfly! You push it in and turn, I should have remembered that when I took it apart.

                      #274056
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                        Not to worry, I have a “dumb me” realization on every project!

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