Throttle return spring mystery solved.
03-30-2006, 08:27 AM
#21
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Re: Throttle return spring mystery solved.
Thanks for the detailed info.
Tom
"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
news:1143688206.952823.22060@g10g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> Okay, here's the deal:
>
> Talked to a parts guy this afternoon. He is smart. He told me that
> assembly line streamlining from 2005 on mandated that the offensive
> primary throttle return spring be eliminated. Sort of.
>
> In the 05/06 TJ's, there are two springs: one in the throttle body, one
> on the automatic transmission linkage. For those of us with 6-sp.
> transmissions, well, we get to suck it up and do without. As he
> stated, "You're tough: you can take it."
>
> Well, I'm tough, but I can't take it. I paid serious bucks for this
> horse, and I want all of the springs I'm entitled to! So, today, I
> made a pilgramage to the local OSH for a look-see, and ended up filling
> the gap quite nicely. My throttle response now works as expected.
>
> More information is available at:
>
> http://207.13.104.8/users/jdadams
>
> Check Hidalgo's Private Garage for the information you seek. If this
> was DC's idea of cost-cutting measures, I am not amused.
>
> -JD
>
Tom
"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
news:1143688206.952823.22060@g10g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> Okay, here's the deal:
>
> Talked to a parts guy this afternoon. He is smart. He told me that
> assembly line streamlining from 2005 on mandated that the offensive
> primary throttle return spring be eliminated. Sort of.
>
> In the 05/06 TJ's, there are two springs: one in the throttle body, one
> on the automatic transmission linkage. For those of us with 6-sp.
> transmissions, well, we get to suck it up and do without. As he
> stated, "You're tough: you can take it."
>
> Well, I'm tough, but I can't take it. I paid serious bucks for this
> horse, and I want all of the springs I'm entitled to! So, today, I
> made a pilgramage to the local OSH for a look-see, and ended up filling
> the gap quite nicely. My throttle response now works as expected.
>
> More information is available at:
>
> http://207.13.104.8/users/jdadams
>
> Check Hidalgo's Private Garage for the information you seek. If this
> was DC's idea of cost-cutting measures, I am not amused.
>
> -JD
>
03-30-2006, 08:27 AM
#22
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Re: Throttle return spring mystery solved.
Thanks for the detailed info.
Tom
"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
news:1143688206.952823.22060@g10g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> Okay, here's the deal:
>
> Talked to a parts guy this afternoon. He is smart. He told me that
> assembly line streamlining from 2005 on mandated that the offensive
> primary throttle return spring be eliminated. Sort of.
>
> In the 05/06 TJ's, there are two springs: one in the throttle body, one
> on the automatic transmission linkage. For those of us with 6-sp.
> transmissions, well, we get to suck it up and do without. As he
> stated, "You're tough: you can take it."
>
> Well, I'm tough, but I can't take it. I paid serious bucks for this
> horse, and I want all of the springs I'm entitled to! So, today, I
> made a pilgramage to the local OSH for a look-see, and ended up filling
> the gap quite nicely. My throttle response now works as expected.
>
> More information is available at:
>
> http://207.13.104.8/users/jdadams
>
> Check Hidalgo's Private Garage for the information you seek. If this
> was DC's idea of cost-cutting measures, I am not amused.
>
> -JD
>
Tom
"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
news:1143688206.952823.22060@g10g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> Okay, here's the deal:
>
> Talked to a parts guy this afternoon. He is smart. He told me that
> assembly line streamlining from 2005 on mandated that the offensive
> primary throttle return spring be eliminated. Sort of.
>
> In the 05/06 TJ's, there are two springs: one in the throttle body, one
> on the automatic transmission linkage. For those of us with 6-sp.
> transmissions, well, we get to suck it up and do without. As he
> stated, "You're tough: you can take it."
>
> Well, I'm tough, but I can't take it. I paid serious bucks for this
> horse, and I want all of the springs I'm entitled to! So, today, I
> made a pilgramage to the local OSH for a look-see, and ended up filling
> the gap quite nicely. My throttle response now works as expected.
>
> More information is available at:
>
> http://207.13.104.8/users/jdadams
>
> Check Hidalgo's Private Garage for the information you seek. If this
> was DC's idea of cost-cutting measures, I am not amused.
>
> -JD
>
03-30-2006, 10:57 AM
#23
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Re: Throttle return spring mystery solved.
I thought that double throttle return springs were a federally mandated
safety measure. I must admit that I haven't thought much about it though.
Earle
"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:c192d$442b5d36$4831b233$18797@FUSE.NET...
> Are they required on vehicles with throttle bodies?
>
> It isn't like the old days when a broken spring would result in an over
> revved motor.....throttle bodies have no control over the fuel supply.
>
>
> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:442B55BD.D4142D5@***.net...
> > Now you may take your car on to a drag strip, like the Real Jeeps:
> > http://----------.com/dragjeeps/
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > JD Adams wrote:
> >>
> >> Okay, here's the deal:
> >>
> >> Talked to a parts guy this afternoon. He is smart. He told me that
> >> assembly line streamlining from 2005 on mandated that the offensive
> >> primary throttle return spring be eliminated. Sort of.
> >>
> >> In the 05/06 TJ's, there are two springs: one in the throttle body, one
> >> on the automatic transmission linkage. For those of us with 6-sp.
> >> transmissions, well, we get to suck it up and do without. As he
> >> stated, "You're tough: you can take it."
> >>
> >> Well, I'm tough, but I can't take it. I paid serious bucks for this
> >> horse, and I want all of the springs I'm entitled to! So, today, I
> >> made a pilgramage to the local OSH for a look-see, and ended up filling
> >> the gap quite nicely. My throttle response now works as expected.
> >>
> >> More information is available at:
> >>
> >> http://207.13.104.8/users/jdadams
> >>
> >> Check Hidalgo's Private Garage for the information you seek. If this
> >> was DC's idea of cost-cutting measures, I am not amused.
> >>
> >> -JD
>
>
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safety measure. I must admit that I haven't thought much about it though.
Earle
"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:c192d$442b5d36$4831b233$18797@FUSE.NET...
> Are they required on vehicles with throttle bodies?
>
> It isn't like the old days when a broken spring would result in an over
> revved motor.....throttle bodies have no control over the fuel supply.
>
>
> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:442B55BD.D4142D5@***.net...
> > Now you may take your car on to a drag strip, like the Real Jeeps:
> > http://----------.com/dragjeeps/
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > JD Adams wrote:
> >>
> >> Okay, here's the deal:
> >>
> >> Talked to a parts guy this afternoon. He is smart. He told me that
> >> assembly line streamlining from 2005 on mandated that the offensive
> >> primary throttle return spring be eliminated. Sort of.
> >>
> >> In the 05/06 TJ's, there are two springs: one in the throttle body, one
> >> on the automatic transmission linkage. For those of us with 6-sp.
> >> transmissions, well, we get to suck it up and do without. As he
> >> stated, "You're tough: you can take it."
> >>
> >> Well, I'm tough, but I can't take it. I paid serious bucks for this
> >> horse, and I want all of the springs I'm entitled to! So, today, I
> >> made a pilgramage to the local OSH for a look-see, and ended up filling
> >> the gap quite nicely. My throttle response now works as expected.
> >>
> >> More information is available at:
> >>
> >> http://207.13.104.8/users/jdadams
> >>
> >> Check Hidalgo's Private Garage for the information you seek. If this
> >> was DC's idea of cost-cutting measures, I am not amused.
> >>
> >> -JD
>
>
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03-30-2006, 10:57 AM
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Re: Throttle return spring mystery solved.
I thought that double throttle return springs were a federally mandated
safety measure. I must admit that I haven't thought much about it though.
Earle
"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:c192d$442b5d36$4831b233$18797@FUSE.NET...
> Are they required on vehicles with throttle bodies?
>
> It isn't like the old days when a broken spring would result in an over
> revved motor.....throttle bodies have no control over the fuel supply.
>
>
> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:442B55BD.D4142D5@***.net...
> > Now you may take your car on to a drag strip, like the Real Jeeps:
> > http://----------.com/dragjeeps/
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > JD Adams wrote:
> >>
> >> Okay, here's the deal:
> >>
> >> Talked to a parts guy this afternoon. He is smart. He told me that
> >> assembly line streamlining from 2005 on mandated that the offensive
> >> primary throttle return spring be eliminated. Sort of.
> >>
> >> In the 05/06 TJ's, there are two springs: one in the throttle body, one
> >> on the automatic transmission linkage. For those of us with 6-sp.
> >> transmissions, well, we get to suck it up and do without. As he
> >> stated, "You're tough: you can take it."
> >>
> >> Well, I'm tough, but I can't take it. I paid serious bucks for this
> >> horse, and I want all of the springs I'm entitled to! So, today, I
> >> made a pilgramage to the local OSH for a look-see, and ended up filling
> >> the gap quite nicely. My throttle response now works as expected.
> >>
> >> More information is available at:
> >>
> >> http://207.13.104.8/users/jdadams
> >>
> >> Check Hidalgo's Private Garage for the information you seek. If this
> >> was DC's idea of cost-cutting measures, I am not amused.
> >>
> >> -JD
>
>
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safety measure. I must admit that I haven't thought much about it though.
Earle
"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:c192d$442b5d36$4831b233$18797@FUSE.NET...
> Are they required on vehicles with throttle bodies?
>
> It isn't like the old days when a broken spring would result in an over
> revved motor.....throttle bodies have no control over the fuel supply.
>
>
> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:442B55BD.D4142D5@***.net...
> > Now you may take your car on to a drag strip, like the Real Jeeps:
> > http://----------.com/dragjeeps/
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > JD Adams wrote:
> >>
> >> Okay, here's the deal:
> >>
> >> Talked to a parts guy this afternoon. He is smart. He told me that
> >> assembly line streamlining from 2005 on mandated that the offensive
> >> primary throttle return spring be eliminated. Sort of.
> >>
> >> In the 05/06 TJ's, there are two springs: one in the throttle body, one
> >> on the automatic transmission linkage. For those of us with 6-sp.
> >> transmissions, well, we get to suck it up and do without. As he
> >> stated, "You're tough: you can take it."
> >>
> >> Well, I'm tough, but I can't take it. I paid serious bucks for this
> >> horse, and I want all of the springs I'm entitled to! So, today, I
> >> made a pilgramage to the local OSH for a look-see, and ended up filling
> >> the gap quite nicely. My throttle response now works as expected.
> >>
> >> More information is available at:
> >>
> >> http://207.13.104.8/users/jdadams
> >>
> >> Check Hidalgo's Private Garage for the information you seek. If this
> >> was DC's idea of cost-cutting measures, I am not amused.
> >>
> >> -JD
>
>
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03-30-2006, 10:57 AM
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Re: Throttle return spring mystery solved.
I thought that double throttle return springs were a federally mandated
safety measure. I must admit that I haven't thought much about it though.
Earle
"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:c192d$442b5d36$4831b233$18797@FUSE.NET...
> Are they required on vehicles with throttle bodies?
>
> It isn't like the old days when a broken spring would result in an over
> revved motor.....throttle bodies have no control over the fuel supply.
>
>
> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:442B55BD.D4142D5@***.net...
> > Now you may take your car on to a drag strip, like the Real Jeeps:
> > http://----------.com/dragjeeps/
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > JD Adams wrote:
> >>
> >> Okay, here's the deal:
> >>
> >> Talked to a parts guy this afternoon. He is smart. He told me that
> >> assembly line streamlining from 2005 on mandated that the offensive
> >> primary throttle return spring be eliminated. Sort of.
> >>
> >> In the 05/06 TJ's, there are two springs: one in the throttle body, one
> >> on the automatic transmission linkage. For those of us with 6-sp.
> >> transmissions, well, we get to suck it up and do without. As he
> >> stated, "You're tough: you can take it."
> >>
> >> Well, I'm tough, but I can't take it. I paid serious bucks for this
> >> horse, and I want all of the springs I'm entitled to! So, today, I
> >> made a pilgramage to the local OSH for a look-see, and ended up filling
> >> the gap quite nicely. My throttle response now works as expected.
> >>
> >> More information is available at:
> >>
> >> http://207.13.104.8/users/jdadams
> >>
> >> Check Hidalgo's Private Garage for the information you seek. If this
> >> was DC's idea of cost-cutting measures, I am not amused.
> >>
> >> -JD
>
>
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safety measure. I must admit that I haven't thought much about it though.
Earle
"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:c192d$442b5d36$4831b233$18797@FUSE.NET...
> Are they required on vehicles with throttle bodies?
>
> It isn't like the old days when a broken spring would result in an over
> revved motor.....throttle bodies have no control over the fuel supply.
>
>
> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:442B55BD.D4142D5@***.net...
> > Now you may take your car on to a drag strip, like the Real Jeeps:
> > http://----------.com/dragjeeps/
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > JD Adams wrote:
> >>
> >> Okay, here's the deal:
> >>
> >> Talked to a parts guy this afternoon. He is smart. He told me that
> >> assembly line streamlining from 2005 on mandated that the offensive
> >> primary throttle return spring be eliminated. Sort of.
> >>
> >> In the 05/06 TJ's, there are two springs: one in the throttle body, one
> >> on the automatic transmission linkage. For those of us with 6-sp.
> >> transmissions, well, we get to suck it up and do without. As he
> >> stated, "You're tough: you can take it."
> >>
> >> Well, I'm tough, but I can't take it. I paid serious bucks for this
> >> horse, and I want all of the springs I'm entitled to! So, today, I
> >> made a pilgramage to the local OSH for a look-see, and ended up filling
> >> the gap quite nicely. My throttle response now works as expected.
> >>
> >> More information is available at:
> >>
> >> http://207.13.104.8/users/jdadams
> >>
> >> Check Hidalgo's Private Garage for the information you seek. If this
> >> was DC's idea of cost-cutting measures, I am not amused.
> >>
> >> -JD
>
>
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03-30-2006, 12:26 PM
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Re: Throttle return spring mystery solved.
Someone in the big 3 probably paid off Teddy or Hilary to get the rule
changed if there was one.
"Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
news:442bfeb9$0$20263$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
>I thought that double throttle return springs were a federally mandated
> safety measure. I must admit that I haven't thought much about it though.
>
> Earle
>
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
> news:c192d$442b5d36$4831b233$18797@FUSE.NET...
>> Are they required on vehicles with throttle bodies?
>>
>> It isn't like the old days when a broken spring would result in an over
>> revved motor.....throttle bodies have no control over the fuel supply.
>>
>>
>> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
>> news:442B55BD.D4142D5@***.net...
>> > Now you may take your car on to a drag strip, like the Real Jeeps:
>> > http://----------.com/dragjeeps/
>> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>> >
>> > JD Adams wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Okay, here's the deal:
>> >>
>> >> Talked to a parts guy this afternoon. He is smart. He told me that
>> >> assembly line streamlining from 2005 on mandated that the offensive
>> >> primary throttle return spring be eliminated. Sort of.
>> >>
>> >> In the 05/06 TJ's, there are two springs: one in the throttle body,
>> >> one
>> >> on the automatic transmission linkage. For those of us with 6-sp.
>> >> transmissions, well, we get to suck it up and do without. As he
>> >> stated, "You're tough: you can take it."
>> >>
>> >> Well, I'm tough, but I can't take it. I paid serious bucks for this
>> >> horse, and I want all of the springs I'm entitled to! So, today, I
>> >> made a pilgramage to the local OSH for a look-see, and ended up
>> >> filling
>> >> the gap quite nicely. My throttle response now works as expected.
>> >>
>> >> More information is available at:
>> >>
>> >> http://207.13.104.8/users/jdadams
>> >>
>> >> Check Hidalgo's Private Garage for the information you seek. If this
>> >> was DC's idea of cost-cutting measures, I am not amused.
>> >>
>> >> -JD
>>
>>
>
>
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changed if there was one.
"Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
news:442bfeb9$0$20263$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
>I thought that double throttle return springs were a federally mandated
> safety measure. I must admit that I haven't thought much about it though.
>
> Earle
>
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
> news:c192d$442b5d36$4831b233$18797@FUSE.NET...
>> Are they required on vehicles with throttle bodies?
>>
>> It isn't like the old days when a broken spring would result in an over
>> revved motor.....throttle bodies have no control over the fuel supply.
>>
>>
>> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
>> news:442B55BD.D4142D5@***.net...
>> > Now you may take your car on to a drag strip, like the Real Jeeps:
>> > http://----------.com/dragjeeps/
>> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>> >
>> > JD Adams wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Okay, here's the deal:
>> >>
>> >> Talked to a parts guy this afternoon. He is smart. He told me that
>> >> assembly line streamlining from 2005 on mandated that the offensive
>> >> primary throttle return spring be eliminated. Sort of.
>> >>
>> >> In the 05/06 TJ's, there are two springs: one in the throttle body,
>> >> one
>> >> on the automatic transmission linkage. For those of us with 6-sp.
>> >> transmissions, well, we get to suck it up and do without. As he
>> >> stated, "You're tough: you can take it."
>> >>
>> >> Well, I'm tough, but I can't take it. I paid serious bucks for this
>> >> horse, and I want all of the springs I'm entitled to! So, today, I
>> >> made a pilgramage to the local OSH for a look-see, and ended up
>> >> filling
>> >> the gap quite nicely. My throttle response now works as expected.
>> >>
>> >> More information is available at:
>> >>
>> >> http://207.13.104.8/users/jdadams
>> >>
>> >> Check Hidalgo's Private Garage for the information you seek. If this
>> >> was DC's idea of cost-cutting measures, I am not amused.
>> >>
>> >> -JD
>>
>>
>
>
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Re: Throttle return spring mystery solved.
Someone in the big 3 probably paid off Teddy or Hilary to get the rule
changed if there was one.
"Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
news:442bfeb9$0$20263$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
>I thought that double throttle return springs were a federally mandated
> safety measure. I must admit that I haven't thought much about it though.
>
> Earle
>
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
> news:c192d$442b5d36$4831b233$18797@FUSE.NET...
>> Are they required on vehicles with throttle bodies?
>>
>> It isn't like the old days when a broken spring would result in an over
>> revved motor.....throttle bodies have no control over the fuel supply.
>>
>>
>> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
>> news:442B55BD.D4142D5@***.net...
>> > Now you may take your car on to a drag strip, like the Real Jeeps:
>> > http://----------.com/dragjeeps/
>> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>> >
>> > JD Adams wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Okay, here's the deal:
>> >>
>> >> Talked to a parts guy this afternoon. He is smart. He told me that
>> >> assembly line streamlining from 2005 on mandated that the offensive
>> >> primary throttle return spring be eliminated. Sort of.
>> >>
>> >> In the 05/06 TJ's, there are two springs: one in the throttle body,
>> >> one
>> >> on the automatic transmission linkage. For those of us with 6-sp.
>> >> transmissions, well, we get to suck it up and do without. As he
>> >> stated, "You're tough: you can take it."
>> >>
>> >> Well, I'm tough, but I can't take it. I paid serious bucks for this
>> >> horse, and I want all of the springs I'm entitled to! So, today, I
>> >> made a pilgramage to the local OSH for a look-see, and ended up
>> >> filling
>> >> the gap quite nicely. My throttle response now works as expected.
>> >>
>> >> More information is available at:
>> >>
>> >> http://207.13.104.8/users/jdadams
>> >>
>> >> Check Hidalgo's Private Garage for the information you seek. If this
>> >> was DC's idea of cost-cutting measures, I am not amused.
>> >>
>> >> -JD
>>
>>
>
>
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changed if there was one.
"Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
news:442bfeb9$0$20263$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
>I thought that double throttle return springs were a federally mandated
> safety measure. I must admit that I haven't thought much about it though.
>
> Earle
>
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
> news:c192d$442b5d36$4831b233$18797@FUSE.NET...
>> Are they required on vehicles with throttle bodies?
>>
>> It isn't like the old days when a broken spring would result in an over
>> revved motor.....throttle bodies have no control over the fuel supply.
>>
>>
>> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
>> news:442B55BD.D4142D5@***.net...
>> > Now you may take your car on to a drag strip, like the Real Jeeps:
>> > http://----------.com/dragjeeps/
>> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>> >
>> > JD Adams wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Okay, here's the deal:
>> >>
>> >> Talked to a parts guy this afternoon. He is smart. He told me that
>> >> assembly line streamlining from 2005 on mandated that the offensive
>> >> primary throttle return spring be eliminated. Sort of.
>> >>
>> >> In the 05/06 TJ's, there are two springs: one in the throttle body,
>> >> one
>> >> on the automatic transmission linkage. For those of us with 6-sp.
>> >> transmissions, well, we get to suck it up and do without. As he
>> >> stated, "You're tough: you can take it."
>> >>
>> >> Well, I'm tough, but I can't take it. I paid serious bucks for this
>> >> horse, and I want all of the springs I'm entitled to! So, today, I
>> >> made a pilgramage to the local OSH for a look-see, and ended up
>> >> filling
>> >> the gap quite nicely. My throttle response now works as expected.
>> >>
>> >> More information is available at:
>> >>
>> >> http://207.13.104.8/users/jdadams
>> >>
>> >> Check Hidalgo's Private Garage for the information you seek. If this
>> >> was DC's idea of cost-cutting measures, I am not amused.
>> >>
>> >> -JD
>>
>>
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Re: Throttle return spring mystery solved.
Someone in the big 3 probably paid off Teddy or Hilary to get the rule
changed if there was one.
"Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
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>I thought that double throttle return springs were a federally mandated
> safety measure. I must admit that I haven't thought much about it though.
>
> Earle
>
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
> news:c192d$442b5d36$4831b233$18797@FUSE.NET...
>> Are they required on vehicles with throttle bodies?
>>
>> It isn't like the old days when a broken spring would result in an over
>> revved motor.....throttle bodies have no control over the fuel supply.
>>
>>
>> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
>> news:442B55BD.D4142D5@***.net...
>> > Now you may take your car on to a drag strip, like the Real Jeeps:
>> > http://----------.com/dragjeeps/
>> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>> >
>> > JD Adams wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Okay, here's the deal:
>> >>
>> >> Talked to a parts guy this afternoon. He is smart. He told me that
>> >> assembly line streamlining from 2005 on mandated that the offensive
>> >> primary throttle return spring be eliminated. Sort of.
>> >>
>> >> In the 05/06 TJ's, there are two springs: one in the throttle body,
>> >> one
>> >> on the automatic transmission linkage. For those of us with 6-sp.
>> >> transmissions, well, we get to suck it up and do without. As he
>> >> stated, "You're tough: you can take it."
>> >>
>> >> Well, I'm tough, but I can't take it. I paid serious bucks for this
>> >> horse, and I want all of the springs I'm entitled to! So, today, I
>> >> made a pilgramage to the local OSH for a look-see, and ended up
>> >> filling
>> >> the gap quite nicely. My throttle response now works as expected.
>> >>
>> >> More information is available at:
>> >>
>> >> http://207.13.104.8/users/jdadams
>> >>
>> >> Check Hidalgo's Private Garage for the information you seek. If this
>> >> was DC's idea of cost-cutting measures, I am not amused.
>> >>
>> >> -JD
>>
>>
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changed if there was one.
"Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
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>I thought that double throttle return springs were a federally mandated
> safety measure. I must admit that I haven't thought much about it though.
>
> Earle
>
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
> news:c192d$442b5d36$4831b233$18797@FUSE.NET...
>> Are they required on vehicles with throttle bodies?
>>
>> It isn't like the old days when a broken spring would result in an over
>> revved motor.....throttle bodies have no control over the fuel supply.
>>
>>
>> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
>> news:442B55BD.D4142D5@***.net...
>> > Now you may take your car on to a drag strip, like the Real Jeeps:
>> > http://----------.com/dragjeeps/
>> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>> >
>> > JD Adams wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Okay, here's the deal:
>> >>
>> >> Talked to a parts guy this afternoon. He is smart. He told me that
>> >> assembly line streamlining from 2005 on mandated that the offensive
>> >> primary throttle return spring be eliminated. Sort of.
>> >>
>> >> In the 05/06 TJ's, there are two springs: one in the throttle body,
>> >> one
>> >> on the automatic transmission linkage. For those of us with 6-sp.
>> >> transmissions, well, we get to suck it up and do without. As he
>> >> stated, "You're tough: you can take it."
>> >>
>> >> Well, I'm tough, but I can't take it. I paid serious bucks for this
>> >> horse, and I want all of the springs I'm entitled to! So, today, I
>> >> made a pilgramage to the local OSH for a look-see, and ended up
>> >> filling
>> >> the gap quite nicely. My throttle response now works as expected.
>> >>
>> >> More information is available at:
>> >>
>> >> http://207.13.104.8/users/jdadams
>> >>
>> >> Check Hidalgo's Private Garage for the information you seek. If this
>> >> was DC's idea of cost-cutting measures, I am not amused.
>> >>
>> >> -JD
>>
>>
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Re: Throttle return spring mystery solved.
More likely DeLay or Santorum.
"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:f0e52$442c14d0$4831b233$18746@FUSE.NET...
> Someone in the big 3 probably paid off Teddy or Hilary to get the rule
> changed if there was one.
>
>
> "Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:442bfeb9$0$20263$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
>>I thought that double throttle return springs were a federally mandated
>> safety measure. I must admit that I haven't thought much about it
>> though.
>>
>> Earle
>>
>> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
>> news:c192d$442b5d36$4831b233$18797@FUSE.NET...
>>> Are they required on vehicles with throttle bodies?
>>>
>>> It isn't like the old days when a broken spring would result in an over
>>> revved motor.....throttle bodies have no control over the fuel supply.
>>>
>>>
>>> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
>>> news:442B55BD.D4142D5@***.net...
>>> > Now you may take your car on to a drag strip, like the Real Jeeps:
>>> > http://----------.com/dragjeeps/
>>> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>>> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>> >
>>> > JD Adams wrote:
>>> >>
>>> >> Okay, here's the deal:
>>> >>
>>> >> Talked to a parts guy this afternoon. He is smart. He told me that
>>> >> assembly line streamlining from 2005 on mandated that the offensive
>>> >> primary throttle return spring be eliminated. Sort of.
>>> >>
>>> >> In the 05/06 TJ's, there are two springs: one in the throttle body,
>>> >> one
>>> >> on the automatic transmission linkage. For those of us with 6-sp.
>>> >> transmissions, well, we get to suck it up and do without. As he
>>> >> stated, "You're tough: you can take it."
>>> >>
>>> >> Well, I'm tough, but I can't take it. I paid serious bucks for this
>>> >> horse, and I want all of the springs I'm entitled to! So, today, I
>>> >> made a pilgramage to the local OSH for a look-see, and ended up
>>> >> filling
>>> >> the gap quite nicely. My throttle response now works as expected.
>>> >>
>>> >> More information is available at:
>>> >>
>>> >> http://207.13.104.8/users/jdadams
>>> >>
>>> >> Check Hidalgo's Private Garage for the information you seek. If this
>>> >> was DC's idea of cost-cutting measures, I am not amused.
>>> >>
>>> >> -JD
>>>
>>>
>>
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"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
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> Someone in the big 3 probably paid off Teddy or Hilary to get the rule
> changed if there was one.
>
>
> "Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:442bfeb9$0$20263$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
>>I thought that double throttle return springs were a federally mandated
>> safety measure. I must admit that I haven't thought much about it
>> though.
>>
>> Earle
>>
>> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
>> news:c192d$442b5d36$4831b233$18797@FUSE.NET...
>>> Are they required on vehicles with throttle bodies?
>>>
>>> It isn't like the old days when a broken spring would result in an over
>>> revved motor.....throttle bodies have no control over the fuel supply.
>>>
>>>
>>> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
>>> news:442B55BD.D4142D5@***.net...
>>> > Now you may take your car on to a drag strip, like the Real Jeeps:
>>> > http://----------.com/dragjeeps/
>>> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>>> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>> >
>>> > JD Adams wrote:
>>> >>
>>> >> Okay, here's the deal:
>>> >>
>>> >> Talked to a parts guy this afternoon. He is smart. He told me that
>>> >> assembly line streamlining from 2005 on mandated that the offensive
>>> >> primary throttle return spring be eliminated. Sort of.
>>> >>
>>> >> In the 05/06 TJ's, there are two springs: one in the throttle body,
>>> >> one
>>> >> on the automatic transmission linkage. For those of us with 6-sp.
>>> >> transmissions, well, we get to suck it up and do without. As he
>>> >> stated, "You're tough: you can take it."
>>> >>
>>> >> Well, I'm tough, but I can't take it. I paid serious bucks for this
>>> >> horse, and I want all of the springs I'm entitled to! So, today, I
>>> >> made a pilgramage to the local OSH for a look-see, and ended up
>>> >> filling
>>> >> the gap quite nicely. My throttle response now works as expected.
>>> >>
>>> >> More information is available at:
>>> >>
>>> >> http://207.13.104.8/users/jdadams
>>> >>
>>> >> Check Hidalgo's Private Garage for the information you seek. If this
>>> >> was DC's idea of cost-cutting measures, I am not amused.
>>> >>
>>> >> -JD
>>>
>>>
>>
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Re: Throttle return spring mystery solved.
More likely DeLay or Santorum.
"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:f0e52$442c14d0$4831b233$18746@FUSE.NET...
> Someone in the big 3 probably paid off Teddy or Hilary to get the rule
> changed if there was one.
>
>
> "Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:442bfeb9$0$20263$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
>>I thought that double throttle return springs were a federally mandated
>> safety measure. I must admit that I haven't thought much about it
>> though.
>>
>> Earle
>>
>> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
>> news:c192d$442b5d36$4831b233$18797@FUSE.NET...
>>> Are they required on vehicles with throttle bodies?
>>>
>>> It isn't like the old days when a broken spring would result in an over
>>> revved motor.....throttle bodies have no control over the fuel supply.
>>>
>>>
>>> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
>>> news:442B55BD.D4142D5@***.net...
>>> > Now you may take your car on to a drag strip, like the Real Jeeps:
>>> > http://----------.com/dragjeeps/
>>> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>>> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>> >
>>> > JD Adams wrote:
>>> >>
>>> >> Okay, here's the deal:
>>> >>
>>> >> Talked to a parts guy this afternoon. He is smart. He told me that
>>> >> assembly line streamlining from 2005 on mandated that the offensive
>>> >> primary throttle return spring be eliminated. Sort of.
>>> >>
>>> >> In the 05/06 TJ's, there are two springs: one in the throttle body,
>>> >> one
>>> >> on the automatic transmission linkage. For those of us with 6-sp.
>>> >> transmissions, well, we get to suck it up and do without. As he
>>> >> stated, "You're tough: you can take it."
>>> >>
>>> >> Well, I'm tough, but I can't take it. I paid serious bucks for this
>>> >> horse, and I want all of the springs I'm entitled to! So, today, I
>>> >> made a pilgramage to the local OSH for a look-see, and ended up
>>> >> filling
>>> >> the gap quite nicely. My throttle response now works as expected.
>>> >>
>>> >> More information is available at:
>>> >>
>>> >> http://207.13.104.8/users/jdadams
>>> >>
>>> >> Check Hidalgo's Private Garage for the information you seek. If this
>>> >> was DC's idea of cost-cutting measures, I am not amused.
>>> >>
>>> >> -JD
>>>
>>>
>>
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"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
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> Someone in the big 3 probably paid off Teddy or Hilary to get the rule
> changed if there was one.
>
>
> "Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:442bfeb9$0$20263$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
>>I thought that double throttle return springs were a federally mandated
>> safety measure. I must admit that I haven't thought much about it
>> though.
>>
>> Earle
>>
>> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
>> news:c192d$442b5d36$4831b233$18797@FUSE.NET...
>>> Are they required on vehicles with throttle bodies?
>>>
>>> It isn't like the old days when a broken spring would result in an over
>>> revved motor.....throttle bodies have no control over the fuel supply.
>>>
>>>
>>> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
>>> news:442B55BD.D4142D5@***.net...
>>> > Now you may take your car on to a drag strip, like the Real Jeeps:
>>> > http://----------.com/dragjeeps/
>>> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>>> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>> >
>>> > JD Adams wrote:
>>> >>
>>> >> Okay, here's the deal:
>>> >>
>>> >> Talked to a parts guy this afternoon. He is smart. He told me that
>>> >> assembly line streamlining from 2005 on mandated that the offensive
>>> >> primary throttle return spring be eliminated. Sort of.
>>> >>
>>> >> In the 05/06 TJ's, there are two springs: one in the throttle body,
>>> >> one
>>> >> on the automatic transmission linkage. For those of us with 6-sp.
>>> >> transmissions, well, we get to suck it up and do without. As he
>>> >> stated, "You're tough: you can take it."
>>> >>
>>> >> Well, I'm tough, but I can't take it. I paid serious bucks for this
>>> >> horse, and I want all of the springs I'm entitled to! So, today, I
>>> >> made a pilgramage to the local OSH for a look-see, and ended up
>>> >> filling
>>> >> the gap quite nicely. My throttle response now works as expected.
>>> >>
>>> >> More information is available at:
>>> >>
>>> >> http://207.13.104.8/users/jdadams
>>> >>
>>> >> Check Hidalgo's Private Garage for the information you seek. If this
>>> >> was DC's idea of cost-cutting measures, I am not amused.
>>> >>
>>> >> -JD
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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