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#894388 11/04/2012 1:15 PM
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The accelerator linkage seems to have a lot of play in it. So much so that here lately it will stick open. I know the linkage is several rods hooked togather, and held by an "S" shaped piece bolted to the engine. But how much slop is to much? Also has anyone added washers or bushings to the linkage joints to tighten up the play?

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mine did that after a engine swap many moons ago and i had one of the linkage pieces on backward or upside down. it was sticking and not right first time i went on a test run. worth a check.

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The important thing is that you get proper throttle response when the accelerator pedal is depressed. If that's ok I wouldn't worry about a "little" slop. And yes, I have used a single washer at linkage points to tighten up the connection so the rod doesn't vibrate quite as much.


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