JetBlackS2000

Threads on adjusting the throttle cable have been around for a long time, but I am posting the topic here as we have a lot of new owners and I have just discovered it myself, thanks to other board members posts.

Specifications as mentioned by other members who have referred to the HELM manual calls for 4-6mm or 3/16-1/4" deflection of the cable. Mine was about 15mm (which seems to be very common). Measure cable slack by placing your finger in the middle of the cable, hold your ruler to the cable, press on the cable and measure the slack.

The result will be less play with the gas peddle upon acceleration. I used to always double pump the gas peddle to make sure I had good acceleration on take off. Now after my adjustment to about 8mm, the hesitation is gone. It just feels like the car is ready to GO! The procedure only takes a mere 2 minutes. Use a 12mm wrench and turn the nut closest to the front of the car in a direction away from you. This will loosen the nut. Then tighten the other nut ( turn nut away from you) to your specs, checking the deflection in the cable with a ruler. Make sure all nuts are tight and take her for a spin. Readjust if necessary. Make sure that the cable is not too tight. Some slack is needed!

I am very satisfied with this extremely easy mod.

Next task, tighten up the slack with the clutch pedal. (xviper? ?)

VTR_Gary

If it's too snug, you'll be driving along and the car will just keep turning several thousand RPM until you kick the throttle. So be careful.

xviper

Are you talking about the amount of free play at the top of the clutch stroke? It's a series of adjustments involving 3 things at the pedal. First is the clutch pedal position stop, but this actually gets done last. You have to loosen the clutch/starter interlock switch and the clutch position switch. After the clutch has been adjusted, you need to finish by adjusting the other two so that your starter will work. I'm not sure what the clutch position switch does but it needs to be calibrated too.
If you remove too much free play at the top of your clutch stroke, your clutch may not get fully depressed. You need to be careful with this adjustment too or it'll cause some problems.
Why do you think it needs to be "fixed"?

JetBlackS2000

YES

It's not really a problem...just wanted to tight up the play which would make the clutch pedal lower and it would be less of a workout on my foot as my foot is always sitting right on top of the pedal ready for a gear change(great workout for my left calf). I don't use the foot rest to the left of the clutch pedal.

xviper

[QUOTE]Originally posted by blackS2000
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AustinS2k2003

Can someone provide me a pic showing where this cable is? I think I know, but I want confirmation to make sure I don't go ing something up.

Thanks in Advance!

xviper

[QUOTE]Originally posted by AustinS2k2003
[B]Can someone provide me a pic showing where this cable is?

mrgizmo04

Hopefully this is helpful to someone, on how to do it the right way:

Dibsen

Looking for some consensus, is this worth it?

my cable is loose under hood but the pedal function/contact seems right

i had my son floor the pedal and the butterfly valve is opening fully.

I just think the felt pad spacer is a little hokey

noodels

Does the Pope wear a funny hat ?