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Whistlin Mac TB! Normal??

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  • Start date Start date Jun 18, 2004

Kdubslugga

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I just bolted on a 70 mm Mac TB and it whistles a little bit.. Is this a normal thing. It doesnt bother me i just want to know everything will be ok!
 

SLiM JiM 156

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yup, i used to have a BBK 70mm and it whistled as well, i think most aftermarket t/b's whistle
 

Kdubslugga

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well good, at least im not alone. just wanted to make sure nothin was wrong
 
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The one experience I've had with a Mac throttle body was the butterfly plate inside the unit itself. Pull the air hose back off, and use a flashlight to see inside the housing, with the blade/plate closed (no throttle) make sure it is flush against both sides of the opening. I had to loosen the plate screws that retain it to the shaft, wiggle the plate around, and retighten the screws and no more whistle.
 
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