I keep a section of picture hanging wire in the tool box for just such an
occasion. Mine broke on I-95 in Connecticut at a most inopportune time --
rush hour in Hartford. I was able to pull to the side of the road and use the
wire as my throttle cable. Certainly was a fun time.
An old bicycle brake cable and sheath will work as well, probably better.
The picture wire is easier to secure to the pedal and the carb, I think.
Fred Baum
In a message dated 8/13/2010 3:33:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
mark.rense@ge.com writes:
Well, we had a little Tiger adventure last night. Coming home through a
rural section of the Chagrin River valley after dark the throttle
started to hang up momentarily between shifts. I pulled over and reached
down to see if there was something obstructing the gas pedal, gave it a
small yank and pop, there goes the throttle cable! Oh joy.
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