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Re: Sticky throttle cable -= Plus 4

To: Fred Schuchard <fschuch@jaguarsystems.com>
Subject: Re: Sticky throttle cable -= Plus 4
From: tjsouz@epix.net
Date: Thu, 09 Jul 1998 07:49:36 -0700
Fred Schuchard wrote:
> 
> Any ideas on throttle cable installation on a '63 Plus 4 DHC? I installed a
> new cable and it is still "sticky." The pedal and the carb linkage are not
> the problem - they both move freely. I think I've done all of the obvious
> things - straight leads to the pedal and to the carb bellcrank, gentle
> turns in the cable sheath, and lubricating the cable. The binding only
> occurs when pushing down on the throttle pedal not when releasing it. Any
> and all comments would certainly be appreciated!
> 
> Many thanks,
> 
> Fred Schuchard
> Bridgeton, NJ
> fschuch@jaguarsystems.com

Fred, The problem may be in the accelerator pivot.  If it is worn the
accel. might go out of alignment and drag the cable against the feed
through hole.

Regards, Tony

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