Where Does Tiny Tension Spring Go on Avanti AFB?

[CarbDoc]

 

Okay, I have been building Carter AFB carburetors (including Avanti Supercharged, in this case a '64) for decades . . . but I concede that I am becoming old and forgetful.

SO:  in the photo below, is the tiny spring on the choke shaft installed in the right place?  It appears not, but the (poor) reference photos I took prior to disassembly seem to suggest it might be (this is not one of those photos).  If so, then with what does it engage?  If not, then where does it belong?  What is really odd is that the shorter "arm" of the spring aligns perfectly with a notch in the lever.

Or is it some random bit of flotsam that accidentally got mixed in with the AFB parts during the "process" with the sole purpose of befuddling this old goat?  This does not happen often . . . but it happens.

Please note:  this carburetor was disassembled to the last screw . . . so yes, the choke shaft was indeed removed.

Jeff

 

[Luma]

The spring is on backwards. Tall arm hocks on notch in chock arm facing to the firewall. Bottom part hooks on to notch on lower part of same chock arm and I don't see it your picture. 

 Dan

[Leo B]

[Leo B]

[Leo B]

Hope you can open Dropbox
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/zbgmt215j7hkk6of65nct/carter-afb-emanual.pdf?rlkey=6vztsvrfr2pd9xomt3se7ejmm&dl=0

The Carter AFB Manual shows the spring. page 40/79 etc ...

Edited 4 hours ago by Leo B