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Subject:Re: Accelerator Cable
From:Michael Modl
Date:Wed, 17 Jun 1998 01:05:17 EDT

In a message dated 98-06-16 10:31:57 EDT, RFeuerriegel@BC.SYMPATICO.CA writes:

<< Greetings All.

 Forgive me if this is one of those foolish questions, but my Bently
 doesn't go into any great detail here.
 I was checking my throttle switch today and was curious about the full
 throttle switch. If you depress the gas pedal all the way down, should
 the accelerator cable pull past the full throttle open (switching
 point). With my pedal to the floor, I can still push the linkage quite a
 ways before the switch clicks on.
 Recently had a new clutch installed and the technician put a new cable
 in. Old one had seen better days.

 Thanks
 Randy Feuerriegel
 88 syncro
  >>
Hi Randy, your throttle linkage isn't properly set. You will need to have it
properly set so that full throttle will be obtained. Loosen that small bolt at
the end of the throttle cable on the throttle body, pull out the slack and
resecure. Have someone push on the gas all the way and check to see if you are
getting full throttle now. Good luck.
 Michael Modl. 87 syncro.