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Posted by: sk8kat1 Jun 9 2006, 08:01 AM

are there any things to watch out for on this..... it seems to be a un plug.. unscrew the mounting points and replace teh same ... is this right .. the haynes manual is vauge on the importance of the postioning of the part ..

any info?

Posted by: rmital Jun 9 2006, 08:09 AM

QUOTE(sk8kat1 @ Jun 9 2006, 06:01 AM)

Posted by: toon1 Jun 9 2006, 08:13 AM

there is a resistance measurement that needs to be taken. If the TPS does not reurn to a certain posistion it will continue to richen the fuel. It basically acts as a accell. pump.

Pelican parts has an artical on how to replace it. It's easy.

Posted by: sk8kat1 Jun 9 2006, 08:18 AM

QUOTE(toon1 @ Jun 9 2006, 06:13 AM)

Posted by: srb7f Jun 9 2006, 08:39 AM

Not really. You need to be certain that you have conductivity between the correct terminals while the throttle is in the closed (idle) position.

I bought a cheapo ohm meter for maybe $20 at radio shack and it's worked great for the past 6 years. One of those things you'll find a use for after you have it.

Even a test bulb with a battery would work to rig up a test circuit, as the only readings you need to know are conductance vs. open circuit which would be bulb illuminated, or bulb out.

Posted by: Howard Jun 9 2006, 08:52 AM

I'm sure the experts will rip me here, but with the key on, twist TPS slowly clockwise until you hear the contacts click. Turn it one small skosh more. Seems to work every time.

Posted by: sk8kat1 Jun 9 2006, 09:06 AM

it was requested to post the PP link ....http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/914_cooley/914_cooley_throttle_switch.htm

Posted by: sk8kat1 Jun 9 2006, 09:14 AM

so is it worth see if the TPS just needs to be adj ..or should I just replace it with the spare I have?