new to the forum/throttle problem
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From: brentwood tn.
new to the forum/throttle problem
I just bought a 68, L-68 4-speed coupe with factory air.My problem is at half throttle and higher the throttle sticks,is this a common problemand what should I do? Thanks in advance clem. :jester
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Re: new to the forum/throttle problem (clem68)
Can't help you with this one but wanted to say welcome. I'm sure that you will get plaenty of help here. I know I have. :party:
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Re: new to the forum/throttle problem (clem68)
I had a similar problem with mine since the orig q-jet had been replaced with a holley using the orig throttle cable. The actual cable was cutting into the platic cover between the throttle bracket and carb. I cut the cover back to almost to the bracket along with using a little firmer spring and have had no problems since.
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From: brentwood tn.
Re: new to the forum/throttle problem (Fevre)
Fevre, thanks for your help my holleys 3x2s don't have a plastic cover but I can see I need a stronger spring. Are there different cables used between a four barrel and 3x2s? clem68 :banghead:
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Re: new to the forum/throttle problem (clem68)
Fevre, thanks for your help my holleys 3x2s don't have a plastic cover but I can see I need a stronger spring. Are there different cables used between a four barrel and 3x2s? clem68 :banghead:
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Clem68, Even tho I also have a 68 bigblock I can't really tell you what's going on with yours because the tripower is quite different from the Qjet. I did have a throttle sticking problem which I thought was the carb but turned out to be the linkage hanging up on the aircleaner base. Short term solution was to double up on the throttle return springs - the stronger spring pulled the linkage past the sticky spot. The permanent solution was even easier: Once I figured out what was going on I just bent the linkage slightly so it cleared the air cleaner base. I also put in double gaskets on top of the carb which raised the air cleaner base by about 1mm... )
Also, inspect the linkage and air cleaner base very carefully to see if there are any scrapes or signs of contact. MJ
Also, inspect the linkage and air cleaner base very carefully to see if there are any scrapes or signs of contact. MJ
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From: brentwood tn.
Re: (MNJack)
MNJack,I just inspected the air cleaner base and it does have scrapes on it.I will follow Your suggestions andFERVES .Thanks again, this forum is great. POOL PARTY my house july, 12 miles south of nashville. clem 68. :thumbs: