umm.. isn't that a classic symptom of a bad engine ground? Starts grounding
through speedo/heater cables?
Lester
On Apr 6, 2013, at 6:37 PM, Brad Fornal wrote:
> Martha and I were out today, hitting up a few yard sales in the Sprite.
> Taking the Sprite, really gives one pause to wonder if ya want it bad
> enough to make it fit into limited space.
> Turning a corner, shifting into second, the RPM's start to rise. I shut it
> down before it got much over 4K. A cursory glance under the bonnet, reveal
> that for some reason, the accelerator cable is frozen. After several
> attempts to free it up, I settle for a type of a setting at around 2K.
> Being only a half mile from Wal Mart, we limp that direction. A quick trip
> inside, and I buy their Bell bikefix brake and gear cable set for $7.50 out
> the door.
> Back in the parking lot, I find that the front brake cable, is an exact
> replacement for the accelerator cable. I carry a small tool kit in the car,
> as I think most owners of old cars do. I used my wire cutters to remove the
> barrel end off the front brake cable. The end that is left, will drop
> through into the footwell, without modification. The sheath is the correct
> length, as is the cable, at that point. Connect it to your linkage, and
> Bob's your uncle.
> It has a bit of a drag in it, but it got me home. A better option than
> towing, or leaving it while going for a trailer.
> Just thought I would share.
>
> YMMV.
>
> Brad
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