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Re: accelerator pedal travel

To: Ric Anderson <bowyer@cyberport.net>, 6-Pack <6pack@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: accelerator pedal travel
From: Don Malling <dmallin@attglobal.net>
Date: Sun, 06 Oct 2002 19:38:21 -0400
I have the a similar question -- what is the purpose of the accelerator
pedal travel?

When I bought my TR250 new, back in 68 :-), it drove me nuts, so I tried
to adjust the linkage to get rid of all of it. I assumed it was a
manufacturing defect. 

Don Malling

Ric Anderson wrote:
> 
> To all:
> 
> The information that I have recieved here has been fantastic and I now have my
> TR running like a top.   I still need to adjust the rockers but I'm waiting on
> a new valve cover gasket before I start that project.   My water pump is
> rattling a little so tomorrow I plan on getting a replacement on the way.
> Minor problem and another good excuse to spend some time in the shop.
> 
> I do have a question regarding accelerator pedal travel before an increase in
> rpms is heard.    I placed the 3/32" bit in between the tongue and the slot of
> the interconnection lever but that seems to have allowed excessive pedal
> travel.   What is the correct amount of travel before an increase is noted?
> 
> Thanks again.
> 
> Ric
> 
> www.marriahbows.com

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