[DeTomaso] Sticking Throttle Cable

[Jim Kosloskey]

My 1974 Pantera has a Throttle Cable with an integrated return spring
(pusher type).

 

I just removed it from its Car Capsule for the Summer and discovered the
throttle sticking part way open (revs up to 4k once started). It appears the
return spring is not returning the throttle as a slight pull on the throttle
brings things back to idle. Obviously cannot be driven like this.

 

The cable and carburetor were put into service in 2017 and have not seen a
lot of use. Do these need to be periodically lubricated, or cleaned, or
both? 

 

Temporarily we plan to add an external helper spring. 

 

Jim Kosloskey

 

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   My 1974 Pantera has a Throttle Cable with an integrated return spring
   (pusher type).


   I just removed it from its Car Capsule for the Summer and discovered
   the throttle sticking part way open (revs up to 4k once started). It
   appears the return spring is not returning the throttle as a slight
   pull on the throttle brings things back to idle. Obviously cannot be
   driven like this.


   The cable and carburetor were put into service in 2017 and have not
   seen a lot of use. Do these need to be periodically lubricated, or
   cleaned, or both?


   Temporarily we plan to add an external helper spring.


   Jim Kosloskey