Hi Eric,
As the throttle is pressed the arm on the switch moves down. The upward
pointing position is OK.
You need to adjust the relationship between the arm and the shaft of the
switch. Loosen the clamp bolt on the switch arm until you can just turn
the shaft with a blade screwdriver by turning the slot in the end on the
shaft. Turn the shaft back a little (against the direction it will
rotate as the throttle is depressed) then lighten the clamp bolt. It may
take a couple of adjustments to get it exactly where you want it.
Michael Salter
www.precisionsportscar.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Frenken, Eric
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2004 7:15 AM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Throttle Switch - position of lever
Hi list,
I got my BT7 this weekend and after cruising around town I found out
that the throttle switch is misadjusted. The o/d kicks out as soon as I
touch the throttle pedal, though it's supposed to kick out when throttle
is depressed about a fifth of its way. I know how to adjust it, but when
I opened the hood I saw the lever, which is attached to the shaft on the
throttle switch pointing nearly upwards. Is this the right position for
the lever when throttle pedal is not depressed or should it point
forward. To me this would make more sense. Any thoughts appreciated. Tks
in advance.
Eric BT7
Heinsberg/Germany
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