How do you hook up a throttle cable to a gas pedal?
Push the new cable through the firewall and into the engine compartment. Step 2: Hook the new cable up to the accelerator pedal. Slide the new cable through the slotted hole in the accelerator pedal. Step 3: Reconnect the throttle cable to the retaining bracket.
What does it mean when your throttle cable is not working?
Along with this generic recommendation, engine performance can also be an indicator of cable issues. Poor full throttle operation may be a sign that the throttle cable has too much slack. An engine that is difficult to control or has an erratic idle may indicate that there is not enough throttle cable slack.
How do you remove throttle cable from carburetor?
On single cable carbureted applications featuring round or oval slide carburetors, unscrew the top cap of the carburetor where the throttle cable enters the slide. Compress the return spring and carefully remove any necessary hardware securing the cable end to the slide.
How is the Free Play of the throttle cable checked?
Throttle cable free play is typically checked by measuring the amount of throttle grip movement relative to a fixed point on the throttle cable housing. Most makes/models specify 2-3mm of throttle grip free play.
How can I tell if my throttle cable is binding?
With the engine idling and in neutral, rotate the handlebars from stop to stop and listen for any changes in idle behavior. Increases or decreases in idle speed may suggest that the throttle cable is binding either due to tight spots or cable routing. ProX has throttle cables available for a long list of applications.
What to do if your throttle cable is sticky?
Here’s a technique for getting lubricating oil all the way down a long throttle cable that was getting sticky and needed lubricating with oil. It involves making a little tool. Which needs a tyre valve: Also look for an end cap copper fitting to seal that mid point and where you can put the oil after its unscrewed.
Can a loose nut on a carburetor cause bad throttle?
The days of having to constantly adjust the throttle cable due to a loose nut on the carburetor are long gone. Today’s modern cars, trucks, and SUVs are all equipped with an electronic throttle control system that contains an accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor.
What kind of throttle cable does Lokar use?
Polished throttle cables will include polished aluminum fittings. Hi-Tech black stainless cables will include black anodized aluminum fittings. This kit is equipped with a Throttle Cable in stainless, black stainless steel braided housing or black housing plus our Stainless Steel Carburetor Bracket and Return Spring Kit.