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| | | | Joined: May 2009 Posts: 107 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2009 Posts: 107 | I am trying to change the way GM connects the manual throttle for my 52 Chevy pickup. I was told it is dangerous. Something that does not work directly off the accelerator lever rod. Any assistance is greatly appreciated, pics are best.
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Steven
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 | It's only dangerous if you do something stupid like try to use it as a cruise control. The way the original setup was done was with a one-way connection that allowed the driver to set up a faster idle speed but still allowed normal use of the gas pedal. The throttle knob was usually used to increase engine speed for PTO operation, or possibly to set the vehicle speed in first gear to crawl along out in a hayfield, etc. while bales were being loaded. The hay crew my son worked with had a cable-operated throttle on a Dodge flatbed for just that purpose.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | How is yours hooked up? Maybe it isn't the correct setup because the factory setup is not dangerous. They are great for starting on a steep hill, for initial warmup in cold weather when used along with the choke. | | | | | Joined: May 2009 Posts: 107 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2009 Posts: 107 | Thanks for the input guys. It's not hooked up right now. I found a picture that shows how it goes together however, It has other issues. The rod is rubbing against the intake. The mechanic turned it around to make it work. So I now need to find some rods to manipulate and the clip that is correct for it, if that makes sense.....
Love the story about the hay Hotrod, I remember doing that with the tractor.....
Take care,
Steven
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