THE FIX: Binding Accelerator, NOT Pedal or Bell Housing BUSHINGS, not even @ Tunnel

[DRACO A5OG]

Originally Posted by RSWiser

Don't have a clue. I just discovered this a week or so ago when I was removing the pieces of Sound Blanket. Don't have one right now and it doesn't seem to loud to me.

Going on a road trip this weekend. Probably wait till I get back to screw with this.

Thanks for the info.

Ok, That wire should not be there, I hope it is not functional?

[DRACO A5OG]

Originally Posted by RSWiser

Jim,
Also you mentioned the Cruise Control.

My Cruise control does not work at all. Would this maybe fix that?

Possibly, for sure it would have binded, the notorious culprit is the small vacuum line connected behind the larger breather hose on top of the cruise control barrel in the engine bay.

[RSWiser]

Jim,

Looking at my photos, I am not clear on what I am JB Welding to what.

The threaded part to the washer looking thing?

[DRACO A5OG]

I will post a pic for you, in a minute.

[DRACO A5OG]

[RSWiser]

That helps. I can visualize what it should look like.

Any tips on how to hold it straight while the JB sets up.

Also once I straighten the bracket, isn't that going to make the cable tighter, requiring some adjustment?

[DRACO A5OG]

Clamps?

I would first, straighten the metal mount, then adjust the plastic threaded part to insure you have 1.0-1.5 MM of play at the end of the cable that passes thru the Accelerator Arm then JB Weld the Hex End on to the Threaded part. Make certain the glue does not go inside the shaft.

Then Zip Tie it. Using 4 zip ties, make a box of zip ties, surrounding the Hex, the threaded and the metal housing together.

From the pics you posted it looks like it was adjusted all the way out, so you may have some thread left to feed back in towards the rear to actually tighten it.

Jim

[RSWiser]

Jim,

Thanks for your help. I go to the throttle tonight.

The wire was holding cable tight against the bracket. I think this will work. I threw the wire and some tape in the glove box just in case.

Thanks again.

[DRACO A5OG]

Oh my, well? As long as it works

[RSWiser]

The zip ties are temporary until I the JB Weld hopefully does the job.

[DRACO A5OG]

Originally Posted by RSWiser

The zip ties are temporary until I the JB Weld hopefully does the job.

Hewh!. OK If I may suggest, I know this is not OEM but.

If you use Alluminum Foil to lightly wrap the plastic Hex and Thread after you spread the JB Weld, it will keep the adhesive from dripping away from the component.

Set over night, and it should be solid and functional to adjust to proper settings.

Look for the 2 hoses {1 vacuum (small ) 1 breather (larger)} on the Cruise Control drum , reconnect and your cruise should start working.

If the foil color is not acceptable, you could always paint it black.

Jim

[RSWiser]

Jim,

I'll look into the Cruise tomorrow and over the weekend.

Thanks for the tips.

[techman1]

Rub a little wax on the foil paper, ( raid the birthday candle box) before use, and it will peel off.

[DRACO A5OG]

Originally Posted by techman1

Rub a little wax on the foil paper, ( raid the birthday candle box) before use, and it will peel off.

Oh, nice idea

[RSWiser]

I drove about 250 miles today. Top off and the throttle worked perfect. Idle is a bit high but I will adjust that.

I think I have an idea for a replacement of the little broken plastic part on the throttle cable. If it works I'll post photos. Probably be about 3 week before I get to in.

My buddy and I drove our cars, my 80 SC and his 2001 Carrera 4 from Provo Utah to Moab Utah. Going to drive all over around here for the next three days. Supposed to be about 85 degrees tomorrow so it should be awesome.

Actually my buddy trailered his behind his Diesel pusher 40' Motorhome. Staying in style. AC, Satelite and 3 large flat screen tv. Rest and relax then drive like crazy tomorrow.

[DRACO A5OG]

Enjoy Brother, Enjoy!

[pixxi]

Draco, nice job! And thanks for the pics. Very helpful. I will be checking mine shortly.
Cheers, Brian.
'87 Carrera

[DRACO A5OG]

My Pleasure, if you can borrow a kid to reach between the manifold and the damn 3MM allen bolt, it would be a great help.

Break A Leg Brother!

Jim

[esam1152]

Is the fix you describe on a model similar or same as mine referenced above? Problem not bad but annoying.

[DRACO A5OG]

Originally Posted by esam1152

Is the fix you describe on a model similar or same as mine referenced above? Problem not bad but annoying.

Not sure on your model, take a look in between the #2 & #3 manifolds, if there is a similar component, then yes it should be the same.

What I suggest is to test by disconnecting the cable,rod from under neath and at the Throttle body to isolate the component and just move from the upper rod connector, if the gritty/sticky feel is evident then most likely it is the same issue. Especially if she in a wet enviroment.

My baby was originally from Tennessee, so 4 seasons will definitely play a part in rusting out the component over time or if the engine compartment is frequently washed and not thoroughly dried before sitting.

Jim