[DeTomaso] Throttle Cable Problem

[doug351c]

I would take it back off the car and work the cable by hand to check how
stiff its operation is.
More than likely, you have it kinked somewhere.

Doug Braun
blue 73L #5505

-----Original Message-----
From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at poca.com]On Behalf Of
MikeLDrew at aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2014 5:07 PM
To: cuvee at sbcglobal.net; detomaso at poca.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Throttle Cable Problem



In a message dated 4/8/14 11 20 16, cuvee at sbcglobal.net writes:


> I got a new throttle cable from one of the venders. It has the built in
> return spring at the end by the carb. The damn thing is so hard when
pushing
> on the gas pedal I'm afraid the gas pedal is going to break! It don't seem
> to be binding anywhere! Has anyone else had this problem? Can the return
> spring be removed and use a aftermarket return spring? The original work
> really easy!
>

>>>It's almost assuredly NOT the spring that is the problem, but rather,
the combination of many springs.   You should have two external return
springs.   Assuming you do, the one in the throttle cable means you have
THREE
springs and that's one too many.   Remove one of the two external springs.

Also, the spring tension on the throttle cable can be adjusted.   If you
have it compressed too much, you will make it too stiff.

Send me (or all of us) some photos of your current setup.

Mike