[Rick Parker]

Voyager: The arms should be oriented so they travel parallel through their motion ans as previously mentioned orient the arms to be pointing up.
Back the idle speed adjustment screw all the way out so the throttles are closed, then adjust all the arms so you have full motion. Attach the spring(s) to the carb at the same place as the link from the pedal arm, but pull the carb lever to the FRONT(from the top), it will have less wear on the throttle shafts. After doing this, then adjust your idle speed screw. By doing the above FIRST you will have created a very small amount of "Free Play" in the throttle pedal to allow for heat expansion and engine movement. One last thing, be sure the carb is evenly tightened on the 4 corners and a good gasket is being used. Uneven torque can cause binding of the throttle shafts after the engine warms up and things expand and move a little, and of course lube all friction points and throttle shafts lightly.

Once you are satisfied with the above consider Mark's topic; it is a good one regarding the mechanical advance potentially sticking or if the springs being used in the distributor allow it to "Hunt" and thus allow small changes in the timing at idle.

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