Re: IML: sticky throttle
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Re: IML: sticky throttle



I believe that the trottle is cable controlled. The metal cable is probably sticking inside the housing. My '65 Imperial is, and has been, doing this for years, but only enough to make it idle too fast once in a while. The same tap with the foot seems to release it. I think the cable should probably be replaced. It may be possible to soak it in something to free it up. The housing is synthetic, so be careful what you use. Probably, something silicone based would be best. Don't use WD-40. It is not a lubricant, but rather a cleaner. You may also see some light dirt build up where the cable protrudes from the housing on either end, you might try to rub this off with a fine grade of steel wool.

Within the last few days I got the '65 Imperial going, and that old familiar problem reminded me of itself once again. I got my emergency brake cable replaced, new fuel pump, A/C converted to 134A, and it is going to the front end shop for some work tomorrow morning. I'll probably be working on that cable next, and I'll keep the list posted as I go through the steps.

The extra spring was a good idea for a temporary fix, but now that it is sticking again, I am quite certain you need to do more.

Paul W.


-----Original Message-----
From: MIKE CINDY BECKER <mikeandcindyb@xxxxxxx>
To: mailing-list <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sun, 24 Jun 2007 8:43 pm
Subject: IML: sticky throttle



Hi All,

 

About a month and a 1/2 ago my throttle on the 67 lebaron starting sticking , it would remain at whatever was the fastest speed I drove at, I had to tap the accelerator HARD to unstick it.. I went and put a stronger return spring on it and solved the problem, until last week and its doing it again. If I work the accelerator by hand it seems to work free. I researched the archives and did a web search on sticky throttles but had no luck . any body ever had this problem. thanks, mike 


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