[DeTomaso] Sticking Throttle Cable

[Will Kooiman]

I also have one from Lokar.

I originally only found the type that looks like braided steel hose.  I didn't want that, because I wanted it to look factory.

They also have factory appearing, though, plus extra long that you can trim to the perfect size.

On 5/22/22, 5:27 PM, "DeTomaso on behalf of Thomas Törnblom" <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com on behalf of thomas at hax.se> wrote:

    I needed a longer throttle cable when I built the EFI and I ordered one from Lokar. I couldn’t be happier. I’ve had it for 20 years and it runs very smooth. I know I should probably run two springs but I’m only using the spring in the throttle body and it works great. 

    Thomas

    > 22 maj 2022 kl. 15:56 skrev Mike Drew via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>:
    > 
    > Jim,
    > 
    > FWIW I always run two springs. 
    > 
    > Disconnect the cable from the carb and activate the throttle pedal and see if you have proper movement and return? Also activate the carb by hand and check for the same thing. 
    > 
    > Presumably you have some binding somewhere that needs to be addressed….
    > 
    > Mike
    > 
    > Sent from my iPad
    > 
    >> On May 22, 2022, at 09:46, Jim Kosloskey <jim.kosloskey at jim-kosloskey.com> wrote:
    >> 
    >>    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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