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The Cars => 1969-1970 Shelby GT350/500 => Topic started by: aboss4tg on August 18, 2018, 11:23:13 AM

Title: 1969 GT 350 carburetor diesel switch
Post by: aboss4tg on August 18, 2018, 11:23:13 AM
Motor is coming along and need information on the Carburetor. Does this have the diesel switch set up and was a spring attached to the carburetor for the throttle cable return?
Appreciate any help

Todd
Title: Re: 1969 GT 350 carburetor diesel switch
Post by: J_Speegle on August 18, 2018, 12:19:15 PM
There is a spring that goes under the linkage (attaches to the throttle arm at the bottom) that goes rearward to the throttle bracket that attaches to the two rear carb mount studs, also holds the throttle cable in place also

No electric switch used at the throttle arm like on the Boss 302
Title: Re: 1969 GT 350 carburetor diesel switch
Post by: Bob Gaines on August 18, 2018, 10:51:45 PM
Quote from: aboss4tg on August 18, 2018, 11:23:13 AM
Motor is coming along and need information on the Carburetor. Does this have the diesel switch set up and was a spring attached to the carburetor for the throttle cable return?
Appreciate any help

Todd
No electric switch as mention. Here is a 69 GT350 carb shot from a vintage magazine that may help.
Title: Re: 1969 GT 350 carburetor diesel switch
Post by: SNAKEBIT on September 17, 2018, 05:06:36 PM
What's this talk about a diesel? Is it just a switch in name only?
Title: Re: 1969 GT 350 carburetor diesel switch
Post by: J_Speegle on September 17, 2018, 06:07:10 PM
Quote from: SNAKEBIT on September 17, 2018, 05:06:36 PM
What's this talk about a diesel? Is it just a switch in name only?

The term "dieseling" is also referred to as "run on" which is what the solenoid is designed to eliminate

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dieseling (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dieseling)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dieseling (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dieseling)

https://www.definitions.net/definition/dieseling (https://www.definitions.net/definition/dieseling)
Title: Re: 1969 GT 350 carburetor diesel switch
Post by: SNAKEBIT on September 17, 2018, 06:58:24 PM
Oh, I didn't know that. I have a lot to learn about engines.