 One Very Good Reason For A Rev Limiter, throttle spring broke |
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| Bruce Allert |
 Aug 27 2003, 06:55 AM
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Hellions asleep  Group: Members Posts: 3,289 Joined: 19-March 03 From: Eagle Creek, Orygun Member No.: 441 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
My teener was R E A L fast last night when the throttle spring broke pegged at 7K when shifting from 2nd to 3rd it's amazing how it seems like the engine is screaming for so long before you can decide "WHAT TO DO" when it's only 1 or 2 seconds before you turn the key off. I had enough speed built up going down a slight incline that I coasted a little over 2 miles. Within a 1/2 mile of my house. Was able to re-bend the end of the spring & get on my way.
This is the best reason for a rev limiter. I'm sure there are many others too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) bruce |
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| Aaron Cox |
Aug 27 2003, 09:15 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
i bet you were like WTF!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
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| Bruce Allert |
Aug 27 2003, 10:09 AM
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Hellions asleep Group: Members Posts: 3,289 Joined: 19-March 03 From: Eagle Creek, Orygun Member No.: 441 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Ya! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) along with OH GAWD (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) OH GAWD (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) OH GAWD (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
I remember even looking in the rear view! Don't know what I expected to see but I saw alot of blackish grey smoke blowin' like when a car hits passing gear after along period of puttin around! Guess I "blew the carbon out," eh? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) bruce |
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| tryan |
Aug 27 2003, 10:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 553 Joined: 22-January 03 From: smokey mountains gatlinburg tn Member No.: 184 |
the 1960 boat has a heel / toe gas pedal with NO spring. i put a cut off lanyard behind the dash, just in case the cable breaks.
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| Charles Deutsch |
Aug 27 2003, 10:25 AM
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What's your rev limiter set at? I'll probably get the 5800 rpm one.
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| scotty |
Aug 27 2003, 05:25 PM
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The Fun Never Stops Group: Members Posts: 773 Joined: 20-May 03 From: Portland. Oregon (SW) Member No.: 718 Region Association: None |
...better on the uphill side of the way home than, say, hwy 26!
Ouch! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) |
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