 Accelerator Cable sticking, Easy Fix? |
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| newdeal2 |
 Jan 4 2005, 03:17 PM
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After I re installed my motor the accelerator cable is sticky. It appears to be in good condition and I think it may be dirty from being exposed while the engine was out. Is there an easy way to fix this i.e. remove and clean?
If not is the Terry cable Pelican sells a good choice? They say it's better. In what respect? |
 
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| Root_Werks |
Jan 4 2005, 03:36 PM
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Village Idiot  Group: Members Posts: 8,319 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Yeah, the terry cable from PP should be fine. I would replace it. There is a long plastic sleave that wears out over time. If you let it go, it can rub metal cable against metal housing and make sort of a mess, leave you stranded. Cheap insurance, just replace it. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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| Gint |
Jan 4 2005, 04:17 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,071 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) BTDT. Replace the cable.
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| d7n7master |
Jan 4 2005, 09:29 PM
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Gary# Group: Members Posts: 663 Joined: 13-March 03 From: The O.C, Ca. Member No.: 421 |
Check the cable guide at the firewall. If it's worn, you may have just found your "sticky cable" issue. If no - I second the terry cable. Adjustment on my terry cable was a bit of a biotch. I ended up adding some spacers 'cause the cable was longer than stock. But once it's installed, it doesn't need ever to be lubed & it is smooooth. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)
& replace the throttle cable while you still have grease under your finger nails. Mo' better to replace these bits while your in the garage. Try it in the rain, on the side of the road & you'll quickly understand my point. |
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| Trekkor |
Jan 5 2005, 01:08 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
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Good advice here. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) I have and use both throttle and clutch Terry's...They rule. Soooo smooth. KT |
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| cooltimes |
Jan 5 2005, 01:17 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,508 Joined: 18-May 04 Member No.: 2,081 Region Association: None |
Good advice from the others.
Additionally. The cable could now be kinked/bent since it is sticking now and it wasn't a problem prior to the engine removal. Another possible place to look is the expansion spring that is attached to the throttle body return linkage and to that little tang on the engine compartment wall. It may need to be replaced or cut shorter for re-tensioning and smoother operation. Anyone have a good measure on that springs relaxed length? Always carry a spare accelerator and clutch cable. MikeCool |
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