[6pack] Problem.

[Bob Danielson]

That sounds surprisingly like the product Art Lipp and I worked on last year
that Art is now selling as part of his business. His kit includes: 2 Delrin
bushings, a Delrin washer, aluminum locking collar, cotter pin and a
grinding wheel. Here's his kit
http://www.trparts.com/newitems/accelerator.html

Here's my installation of it
http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org/AcceleratorShaft.htm and this page alone had
almost 2000 hits to it last year so it's been widely viewed.

This product was also widely published on the 6-Pack and Triumph Mail Lists
as well as in the 6-Pack and BCF forums, so I doubt that it's a surprise to
any of you. 

My view on these things is that the Triumph community and cottage industry
is relatively so small that we shouldn't be duplicating products that others
have already invested the time and money in: be it Fan Eliminator Kits,
Accelerator Shaft Bushings, Steering Column Bushings, Emergency Hood
Releases etc.... It's a shame the patent process is so expensive and
lengthy....

Just my 2 cents. 

Bob 

Bob Danielson
1975 TR6 CF38503U
Running w/ Throttle Body Injection
Toyota 5 Speed & Nissan LSD
http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org 

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Subject: [6pack] Problem.

I think I might have come up with a solution for the dreaded loss of the
accelerator rod bushings for the TR6 -TR250 series.  The problem is the
nylon bushing after a period of time goes away.  This creates a real mess,
in that replacing it is no small task.  The entire assembly has to be
removed and a new bushing FORCED into the 5/8" opening, more often than not
ruining the new bushing.  Then replace the assembly.

My fix consists of two aluminum bearings, and a shaft collar.  The throttle
lever would hold one in place and the other is held by the collar. the shaft
collar will position the entire shaft assembly.  All work with exception of
the interior cotter pin and washer can be done from the under hood.  I will
make two bushings and bring them to the brunch.  I should have the collars
Monday.  The aluminum bearings will hold the shaft in place tightly and make
the peddle more responsive.  

John Horton.
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