Thanks guys. Sounds like I have some further investigation to do.

On Mon, Jan 12, 2015 at 4:12 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> > Neil,
> >
> > Was that throttle body and switch easy to disassemble and clean? Any
> reason
> > I shouldn't attempt it?
>
> Yes.
>
> No. Even if you have limited mechanical experience, can't think of any
> real reason not to attempt disassembly. The O ring seal between intake
> plenum and throttle body could be re-used and is not pricey. Actually,
> if switch parts are seized, the bigger risk may be mangling that hex
> head adjuster when trying to adjust it, part still mounted. The wall
> on that part adjuster head is thin.
>
> Another point of wear can be at the internal pivot point of switch
> itself. A fellow on thesamba.com managed a repair to that using epoxy.
> This took out the play making the switch more reliable. I think
> previous suggestions of a new part make more sense.
>
>
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> Neil n
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