Replace the accelerator cable that runs from the firewall to the
carbs. I had the same problem and replacing the cable took care
of it.
Peace,
Pat
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On Fri, 8 Jun 2001, Dwight Woodruff wrote:
> After 2 months of work, I finally got my roadster ('69 2000) on the road. I
> bought it after it was sitting for 12 years. I have had to repair the fuel
> system to get it running. Then, I went to work on the brakes. Rebuilt or
> replaced all of the brake parts. During the time I was waiting for parts and
> such I was cleaning this and that. Anyway, I took it out today, and have
> several issues I need to deal with but need some help on. First, it seems
> that my lug nuts keep coming loose, even though I keep tightening them hard
> after each trip around the neighboorhood. Second, I redid the back brakes,
> and repacked the back bearings, but I am hearing a thump thump sound from the
> rear wheels as my axle turns. I hope it's just the old tires on the back, but
> they don't look warped or ready to pop or anything. Lastly, and most
> frustratingly, is that my accelerator seems to be sticking. This is making
> shifting and, well, accelerating a problem. It's like I can't gradually
> accelerate, it's an all or nothing deal. I have WD40'ed the linkage by the
> pedal, and all of the cable areas, and the connection to the carbs, but can't
> figure out why it keeps sticking. Sorry to ramble on, but I want to get this
> darn thing on the road so I can drive it to California. Any help on these
> issues would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
>
>
> Woody
> '69 2000
> Clearwater, FL
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