Date:         Tue, 5 Oct 2004 22:59:08 -0500
Reply-To:     Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@MCHSI.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@MCHSI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Correct Throttle tension
Comments: To: Dave Chameides <docproteus@EARTHLINK.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <BD887CDE.5985%docproteus@earthlink.net>
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Dave:
Only move the stops to change the speeds both high and low.  Change your
throttle cable length to get full throttle use.
Also helps to clean the dirt and sand out from under the pedal. (Mine's
a work van and that really becomes an issue when on construction sites!
Al Brase
69 double cab, Vanagons

Dave Chameides wrote:

>I was extracting the screw from my engine block on my 83 diesel (thanks to
>all those who offered advice, it came out fine and the new oil sensor is in
>and working) and I noticed that there is a fair amount of slack on the
>throttle cable that is connected to the carb (do diesels have carbs?) and
>then works itıs way forward to my pedal.  I noticed that there are two
>limiter screws on either side of this thing, one to set the beginning of
>itıs travel and one to set the end limit.  So my question is, should I
>readjust the cable tension so it is taught in the ³at rest² position, or do
>I set the first limiter screw so that the cable is taught?
>
>Not sure if that made sense but hopefully youıll get the picture.
>
>Thanks
>
>Dave
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