Date:         Wed, 21 Aug 2002 13:21:02 -0500
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM>
Subject:      Re: Need advice on replacing accelerator pedal (accelerator
              cableauto transmission)
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Birkenfeld Jeff wrote:
>
 The transmission linkage then controls the throttle
> body giving you acceleration.  Once completed, adjustment may be necessary
> to give proper shift points, I always begin at the front of vehicle under
> the pedal and take up slack if trans upshifts too early, then fine
> tune/adjust at the rear of vehicle on the throttle body linkage.  Take up
> slack if trans upshifts too early (low RPM), increase slack if trans
> upshifts too late (high RPM).  Once all is adjusted to your liking, reattach
> the black plastic box under fuel pedal.

If you have not disturbed the linkage between the AT and the throttle
body, the shift points should not be affected.  Don't fix it if it ain't
broke.  Don't try to adjust shift points by tightening or loosening the
cable from the gas pedal.  There should be a little slack in the cable
at idle.

Larry A.