BJ! you win the prize!! It was indeed a frayed cable! I bought a choke
cable to use, it has a solid core though, I don't know how well it will
work. I will let you know. Has anyone figured out where on the firewall
the spring attaches?
Thanks
At 09:11 AM 2/4/99 PST, BJ Martin wrote:
>
>> Well on went the cycle of turning
>>off the engine when I stopped and trying to keep the accelerator up by
>>pulling with my toe. Definitely not the most pleasing method of
>driving a
>>spit.
>>
>>Well to make an already too long stroy short. My accelerator is
>sticking.
>>Best that I am able to surmise the reason is that there should be a
>spring
>>between the pedal and somewhere on the firewall. This apparently
>supports
>>the weight of the pedal and provides quick return.
>
>
>I've seen this twice. Your accelerator cable is probably frayed inside
>the sheath. The broken ends act like springs and rev the engine for you.
>Very scary. Replace the cable. brent
>
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Patrick Bowen
'79 Spitfire
Jacksonville FL
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