<VV> Sticking Throttle

[Mark Durham]

I know this is obvious, but after making an adjustment to mine, I had the
same problem and found I had misrouted a spark plug wire and the accelerator
rod was catching on it. Mark Durham

On Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 4:43 PM, Jeffrey B. Aronson <jrh at foxislands.net>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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