new 755A carb rebuild

[nakedinterstate81]

Hello all,
I received a decent 1975 Gl1000 carburetor to rebuild since I can't figure out why my # 2 header is not as hot as the others with the current one.
Anyway, it's in decent shape, not too much sludge in there and I was able to remove all jets and nozzles easily.
Even managed to get both emulsion tubes out unharmed.
Have a Randakk kit ready to go in there.

But....the ball link on the throttle bell crank seems to have been snapped off right where the c-clip secures it (circled).
The throttle link was just sitting there and I pulled it off by hand.
Looks like I either need a new bell crank with a good ball link or fabricate something else.
Any ideas?
Does anyone have a spare?

, Pat

[cfairweather]

I had this same problem and I came to the conclusion it would be best to find a replacement on eBay.
Here is one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/125292484456?h ... SwT8hib~z8

[nakedinterstate81]

Thanks.

[pidjones]

I believe that there might be a later rack in my shed, but not a '75.

[nakedinterstate81]

All I need is the bell crank.

[pidjones]

I'll look early (when it's cool in the shed) before church tomorrow.

[pidjones]

Cooled off enough this evening to check. I actually have two - BUT! they are later model ('78 and '79). The connections are not balls but simple posts (I believe that changed after '75). If you need one, come by tomorrow after ~2pm.

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[Lucien Harpress]

Yup. The ball connections and throttle linkage arms are unique to '75 models.

[nakedinterstate81]

Awe. Thanks for checking anyway.

[pidjones]

A steady hand and good tools should be able to drill the end and put a screw in it to assure it stays on. But, I believe the spring-loaded end should hold it on anyway.

[nakedinterstate81]

Thought about that. Has enough meat for M2x 0.4. it's stainless and harder to cut.
I deleted the springs on my other carb and replaced them with compressed springs to eliminate the slop.
Worth a try though. Good call!

[Old Fogey]

If you cant find one closer I have one in Scotland

[nakedinterstate81]

Thanks John,
I bought the one Cedric mentioned on ebay.
My small drill bits could not cut into the ball link.

[Old Fogey]

If you are not already past this stage with the rebuild, do this. You won't believe the difference it can make.
https://www.wingovations.com/earlygl1000throttlearmfix

[nakedinterstate81]

Oh yes, I saw your post earlier this year and contacted you about it.
I did that to the original 75 carb, which gave me trouble synchronizing it.
I removed the compressing springs and replaced them with expanding spring (photo).
I was able to cut the springs down so they just had enough pressure on the ball link and no slop.
Thanks for mentioning it.

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