grinchsr 599 #1 Posted May 9, 2014 How much side play in the shaft is acceptable and how much is not. I know it is hard to measure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fordiesel69 233 #2 Posted May 9, 2014 Think of it this way, if you can see it be loose, and the amount of play will let dirty air in, then it is time for a bushing. I guess you could use a vise grip dial indicator to estimate, but just go with your gut instinct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 599 #3 Posted May 11, 2014 THANK YOU I dropped off the carb for rebuilding this weekend which will include a new shaft kit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #4 Posted May 12, 2014 Think of it this way, if you can see it be loose, and the amount of play will let dirty air in, then it is time for a bushing. I guess you could use a vise grip dial indicator to estimate, but just go with your gut instinct. I could not have said it better. When looking at a Wheel Horse for sale this is the first thing I check. If the throttle shaft is loose and the carb body worn then no amount of tuning the carb will make the engine run properly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
