<VV> Sticking Throttle

[Jeffrey B. Aronson]

I'm turning to the experts here for advice on a sticking accelerator 
pedal problem.

A couple of months ago, I had to remove the throttle shaft that connects 
the two carbs to the accelerator in order to rethread the #4 spark plug 
hole. I installed it back and since then have experienced an increasing 
problem with the accelerator not returning to its fully closed position. 
It can stick almost all the way down, or it can stick only a short 
distance open. It can be pulled back with my foot, or oddly, if I punch 
it quickly with my foot, it will retract fully back on its own.

I've fiddled with the cross shaft and can't see a binding up there. The 
throttle rod seems to attach as it did before, but it does appear to 
turn or twist during the last short distance to fully closed. The 
throttle return spring is relatively new and strong.

I've sprayed a LOT of PB Blaster and "rustbuster" products on the bottom 
of the accelerator pedal bushing, and I can't see anything binding from 
the carpet or jute beneath it. There doesn't seem to be dirt or junk 
back there, either.

What should be my next steps?

Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving,

Jeff Aronson
Vinalhaven, ME 04863
www.landroverwriter.com

'66 Corvair Monza Coupe 110/4
'66 Land Rover Series II-A
'80 Triumph TR-7 Spider