Weber on XSP engine

[Toby]

Would anybody have better pictures / information on the throttle linkage which was used on the Weber on XSP engines?
In the below example a clutch cable was used, yet I believe that there were other set-ups too.

[Allen Brzeczek]

It is difficult to give a recommendation on this but , if you are looking for a suitable cable you might consider making your own. A Google search of "bespoke bowden cables" brings up several sites to choose from that sell the various parts or a kit to enable you to do this.

[Peter Laidler]

Adding to Allen's comments above, I'd go along with him. Me and my son - and probably every other biker and cyclist have been making their own cables since the year dot. There are just soooooo many variants to choose from together with all the fittings.

Another point to remember is that cables hate sharp corners and curves. Just let them run their natural course where you can

[Toby]

Thanks for the comments, the cable is the least of my concerns at the moment. It would more be down to the other linkage was used on the carb. In the meantime I've been able to find this picture:

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It looks like return springs were done via a bar at the bottom of the carb on either side of it. On the butterfly shaft it looks like a simple arm which allows for the cable connector to screw on to

[rpb203]

Had something similar on my Mk1 Marcos race car I sold a few years ago.
It was a simple lever that fits onto the end of the butterfly shaft.
The return spring was attached to a short piece of plate fixed to the trumpet.
Only one cable and spring fitted when it was raced in ‘66/67.
Regards
Gary

[dazza]

Good evening I have a manifold exactly like the one pictured of which I was told came from a blown race engine.
Apparently a rod let go.
The manifold has a XSP number on it if you would like some photos let me know and I'll dig it out

[Toby]

If you could that would be great

[Ronnie]

Good evening I have a manifold exactly like the one pictured of which I was told came from a blown race engine.
Apparently a rod let go.
The manifold has a XSP number on it if you would like some photos let me know and I'll dig it out

Put them up here as well so we can all have a look.

[dazza]

Please see the attached links
https://i.imgur.com/BYCYIWU.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/wBMQp5a.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/JYMu0pl.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/2vWNYP8.jpeg

[Toby]

Thanks for posting those! It looks very much like the manifold that was later sold through special tuning, yet those don't have an AEG part number stamped in them and have BMC cast in the top.

Wasn't this the XPS mainfold that was for sale on ebay some time ago?

[Toby]

Here's my ST one

[dazza]

Hi yes I did list it on eBay 3 years ago.
I was going use it but unfortunately it's a tad too long.
I went with a new unmachined Arden manifold in the end.

[Toby]

You have a PM