Date:         Mon, 12 Jan 2015 14:12:18 -0800
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
Comments: To: Kevin Duvernay <kduvey@gmail.com>
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> Neil,
>
> Was that throttle body and switch easy to disassemble and clean? Any reason
> I shouldn't attempt it?

Yes.

No. Even if you have limited mechanical experience, can't think of any
real reason not to attempt disassembly. The O ring seal between intake
plenum and throttle body could be re-used and is not pricey. Actually,
if switch parts are seized, the bigger risk may be mangling that hex
head adjuster when trying to adjust it, part still mounted. The wall
on that part adjuster head is thin.

Another point of wear can be at the internal pivot point of switch
itself. A fellow on thesamba.com managed a repair to that using epoxy.
This took out the play making the switch more reliable. I think
previous suggestions of a new part make more sense.


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Neil n

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