<VV> Sticking Throttle

[RI Corviar]

I am no expert.  But two seasons ago my wifes 63 had the same symptoms.  
In the end all I should have had to do was to take the peddle out.  
Remove it from the shaft derust it (shine it with sand paper), grease 
with white lithium grease and re-install.  I did that and replaced all 
the bushings from the front to rear...they were 40+ years old.


Jeffrey B. Aronson wrote:
> 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
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