Throttle return spring mystery solved.
03-30-2006, 06:44 PM
#41
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Re: Throttle return spring mystery solved.
Just don't put too much of a spring on the throttle. I knew someone who put
a big heavy spring on his van, to simulate the feel of a tractor trailer or
something. He wound up with a snapped off throttle cable.
Earle
"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
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> $3.64 eh? The local Stealership wanted almost $7 for one. Big
> difference after one of these are installed. Easing it over bumps at
> low speed used to be really tough to do gracefully, but no more.
>
> I've got a neighbor with a PT Cruiser that's thinking about doing the
> same thing; the primary spring does not exist on that either.
>
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a big heavy spring on his van, to simulate the feel of a tractor trailer or
something. He wound up with a snapped off throttle cable.
Earle
"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
news:1143761457.576214.175970@i40g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
> $3.64 eh? The local Stealership wanted almost $7 for one. Big
> difference after one of these are installed. Easing it over bumps at
> low speed used to be really tough to do gracefully, but no more.
>
> I've got a neighbor with a PT Cruiser that's thinking about doing the
> same thing; the primary spring does not exist on that either.
>
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03-30-2006, 06:44 PM
#42
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Re: Throttle return spring mystery solved.
Just don't put too much of a spring on the throttle. I knew someone who put
a big heavy spring on his van, to simulate the feel of a tractor trailer or
something. He wound up with a snapped off throttle cable.
Earle
"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
news:1143761457.576214.175970@i40g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
> $3.64 eh? The local Stealership wanted almost $7 for one. Big
> difference after one of these are installed. Easing it over bumps at
> low speed used to be really tough to do gracefully, but no more.
>
> I've got a neighbor with a PT Cruiser that's thinking about doing the
> same thing; the primary spring does not exist on that either.
>
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a big heavy spring on his van, to simulate the feel of a tractor trailer or
something. He wound up with a snapped off throttle cable.
Earle
"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
news:1143761457.576214.175970@i40g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
> $3.64 eh? The local Stealership wanted almost $7 for one. Big
> difference after one of these are installed. Easing it over bumps at
> low speed used to be really tough to do gracefully, but no more.
>
> I've got a neighbor with a PT Cruiser that's thinking about doing the
> same thing; the primary spring does not exist on that either.
>
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03-30-2006, 06:44 PM
#43
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Re: Throttle return spring mystery solved.
Just don't put too much of a spring on the throttle. I knew someone who put
a big heavy spring on his van, to simulate the feel of a tractor trailer or
something. He wound up with a snapped off throttle cable.
Earle
"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
news:1143761457.576214.175970@i40g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
> $3.64 eh? The local Stealership wanted almost $7 for one. Big
> difference after one of these are installed. Easing it over bumps at
> low speed used to be really tough to do gracefully, but no more.
>
> I've got a neighbor with a PT Cruiser that's thinking about doing the
> same thing; the primary spring does not exist on that either.
>
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a big heavy spring on his van, to simulate the feel of a tractor trailer or
something. He wound up with a snapped off throttle cable.
Earle
"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
news:1143761457.576214.175970@i40g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
> $3.64 eh? The local Stealership wanted almost $7 for one. Big
> difference after one of these are installed. Easing it over bumps at
> low speed used to be really tough to do gracefully, but no more.
>
> I've got a neighbor with a PT Cruiser that's thinking about doing the
> same thing; the primary spring does not exist on that either.
>
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03-30-2006, 06:56 PM
#44
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Re: Throttle return spring mystery solved.
Hey, I noticed your writeup on the 'fog light mod' - well done, thanks
for the information. I think I'll attack that offending #1 pin with a
Dremel. If it works, I'll be sure to give you credit.
I wouldn't mind documenting the deletion of the clutch starter
interlock, but I don't have the parts anymore. They somehow ended up
under the left-rear tire as I backed out one day. Then I pulled
forward, then backed over it once again. Ooops!
-JD
for the information. I think I'll attack that offending #1 pin with a
Dremel. If it works, I'll be sure to give you credit.
I wouldn't mind documenting the deletion of the clutch starter
interlock, but I don't have the parts anymore. They somehow ended up
under the left-rear tire as I backed out one day. Then I pulled
forward, then backed over it once again. Ooops!
-JD
03-30-2006, 06:56 PM
#45
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Re: Throttle return spring mystery solved.
Hey, I noticed your writeup on the 'fog light mod' - well done, thanks
for the information. I think I'll attack that offending #1 pin with a
Dremel. If it works, I'll be sure to give you credit.
I wouldn't mind documenting the deletion of the clutch starter
interlock, but I don't have the parts anymore. They somehow ended up
under the left-rear tire as I backed out one day. Then I pulled
forward, then backed over it once again. Ooops!
-JD
for the information. I think I'll attack that offending #1 pin with a
Dremel. If it works, I'll be sure to give you credit.
I wouldn't mind documenting the deletion of the clutch starter
interlock, but I don't have the parts anymore. They somehow ended up
under the left-rear tire as I backed out one day. Then I pulled
forward, then backed over it once again. Ooops!
-JD
03-30-2006, 06:56 PM
#46
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Re: Throttle return spring mystery solved.
Hey, I noticed your writeup on the 'fog light mod' - well done, thanks
for the information. I think I'll attack that offending #1 pin with a
Dremel. If it works, I'll be sure to give you credit.
I wouldn't mind documenting the deletion of the clutch starter
interlock, but I don't have the parts anymore. They somehow ended up
under the left-rear tire as I backed out one day. Then I pulled
forward, then backed over it once again. Ooops!
-JD
for the information. I think I'll attack that offending #1 pin with a
Dremel. If it works, I'll be sure to give you credit.
I wouldn't mind documenting the deletion of the clutch starter
interlock, but I don't have the parts anymore. They somehow ended up
under the left-rear tire as I backed out one day. Then I pulled
forward, then backed over it once again. Ooops!
-JD
03-30-2006, 08:45 PM
#47
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Re: Throttle return spring mystery solved.
Good suggestion Doug.
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:22_Wf.8075$FD4.4652@dukeread07...
> mabar did pass the time by typing:
> > Here is what I did today to install my missing throttle spring.
> >
> > http://www.tmar.net/throttle_spring.htm
> >
> > I drove it for about 15 minutes after the install, and it does seem to
have
> > a much better throttle feel now.
>
> Might want to back those nuts off and put on
> some red threadlocker. That will help keep them from
> rattling off.
>
> A old-timer trick is to slightly press the nuts in a vice to
> take them out of round and give them more grip.
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:22_Wf.8075$FD4.4652@dukeread07...
> mabar did pass the time by typing:
> > Here is what I did today to install my missing throttle spring.
> >
> > http://www.tmar.net/throttle_spring.htm
> >
> > I drove it for about 15 minutes after the install, and it does seem to
have
> > a much better throttle feel now.
>
> Might want to back those nuts off and put on
> some red threadlocker. That will help keep them from
> rattling off.
>
> A old-timer trick is to slightly press the nuts in a vice to
> take them out of round and give them more grip.
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
03-30-2006, 08:45 PM
#48
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Re: Throttle return spring mystery solved.
Good suggestion Doug.
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:22_Wf.8075$FD4.4652@dukeread07...
> mabar did pass the time by typing:
> > Here is what I did today to install my missing throttle spring.
> >
> > http://www.tmar.net/throttle_spring.htm
> >
> > I drove it for about 15 minutes after the install, and it does seem to
have
> > a much better throttle feel now.
>
> Might want to back those nuts off and put on
> some red threadlocker. That will help keep them from
> rattling off.
>
> A old-timer trick is to slightly press the nuts in a vice to
> take them out of round and give them more grip.
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:22_Wf.8075$FD4.4652@dukeread07...
> mabar did pass the time by typing:
> > Here is what I did today to install my missing throttle spring.
> >
> > http://www.tmar.net/throttle_spring.htm
> >
> > I drove it for about 15 minutes after the install, and it does seem to
have
> > a much better throttle feel now.
>
> Might want to back those nuts off and put on
> some red threadlocker. That will help keep them from
> rattling off.
>
> A old-timer trick is to slightly press the nuts in a vice to
> take them out of round and give them more grip.
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
03-30-2006, 08:45 PM
#49
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Re: Throttle return spring mystery solved.
Good suggestion Doug.
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:22_Wf.8075$FD4.4652@dukeread07...
> mabar did pass the time by typing:
> > Here is what I did today to install my missing throttle spring.
> >
> > http://www.tmar.net/throttle_spring.htm
> >
> > I drove it for about 15 minutes after the install, and it does seem to
have
> > a much better throttle feel now.
>
> Might want to back those nuts off and put on
> some red threadlocker. That will help keep them from
> rattling off.
>
> A old-timer trick is to slightly press the nuts in a vice to
> take them out of round and give them more grip.
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:22_Wf.8075$FD4.4652@dukeread07...
> mabar did pass the time by typing:
> > Here is what I did today to install my missing throttle spring.
> >
> > http://www.tmar.net/throttle_spring.htm
> >
> > I drove it for about 15 minutes after the install, and it does seem to
have
> > a much better throttle feel now.
>
> Might want to back those nuts off and put on
> some red threadlocker. That will help keep them from
> rattling off.
>
> A old-timer trick is to slightly press the nuts in a vice to
> take them out of round and give them more grip.
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
03-30-2006, 08:47 PM
#50
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Re: Throttle return spring mystery solved.
You are welcome.
"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
news:1143762971.802296.29170@z34g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> Hey, I noticed your writeup on the 'fog light mod' - well done, thanks
> for the information. I think I'll attack that offending #1 pin with a
> Dremel. If it works, I'll be sure to give you credit.
"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
news:1143762971.802296.29170@z34g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> Hey, I noticed your writeup on the 'fog light mod' - well done, thanks
> for the information. I think I'll attack that offending #1 pin with a
> Dremel. If it works, I'll be sure to give you credit.