[Healeys] gas pedal adjustment

[BJ8Healeys]

The throttle lever pinch bolt has probably slipped, Rich.   There is an adjustment procedure in the workshop manual for setting clearance.  I’ll send that to you in a separate email.

I recently changed the exhaust manifolds on my BJ8 and had to disconnect the lever for access.  When I got it back together, it worked fine until I was about 250 miles from home, then I suddenly felt the same symptoms you are having.  I loosened the pinch bolt and rotated the throttle lever a bit, and problem solved (actually, the pedal was a little TOO sensitive).  I did the final adjustment procedure when I got home.

 

Steve Byers

HBJ8L/36666

BJ8 Registry

AHCA Delegate at Large

Havelock, NC  USA

 

From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Richard Antal via Healeys
Sent: Thursday, September 1, 2022 2:35 PM
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Subject: [Healeys] gas pedal adjustment

 

The gas pedal on my BJ8 has to travel about 1 1/2 inches before the engine responds with increased rpms. Is there some way of adjusting it so that the engine responds instantly to depressing the pedal? Thanks for any suggestions.

 

rich antal

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