Standard issue now on some LMTV's LOL

[Hard Head]

 

[tburk49760]

That's hillbilly awesome right there!

 

[Radiogeek99]

I have the same problem, is it a weak spring or something that needs to be lubed? Have not had a chance to check it out.

 

[99nouns]

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Is that flexible or straight rope?

 

[Hwhomes]

I too have this issue. In a brief bit of research the throttle connector run up and connects to the hand throttle and then into the engine bay. Seems like it's going to be a bit of work to disassemble pieces to get to the sticking part.

 

[tennmogger]

I too have this issue. In a brief bit of research the throttle connector run up and connects to the hand throttle and then into the engine bay. Seems like it's going to be a bit of work to disassemble pieces to get to the sticking part.

It's not so bad to get to. Remove dashboard screws, tilt the top of the dash toward you and look down behind it. With a flashlight you can just make out where the cable from the foot petal terminates and mechanical linkage takes over. The goal is to dribble oil down the center wire of the throttle cable so some runs into the cable. I used a screwdriver and a squirt can, pumping a drop or two and letting it run down the screwdriver to the cable. Keep working the throttle cable and it will loosen up.

Mine has not stuck again after lubing.

Then set your idle as low as you can tolerate. That adjustment is top left side of the front of the engine. An adjustment bolt sets idle.

BTW, you can also shorten the throttle position sensor cable (running straight to the rear from the idle adjust area) to the TPS about a foot rearward.

On my 1078 those two adjustments makes up-shifts earlier, and downshifts smoother. YMMV.

Bob

 

[Hard Head]

One of my buddies at Bragg sent me this. He was given the truck to drive with these words "There is a trick to the gas pedal!" That is when he found the rope. No wonder crap is coming out if the motor pools anymore.

 

[99nouns]

One of my buddies at Bragg sent me this. He was given the truck to drive with these words "There is a trick to the gas pedal!" That is when he found the rope. No wonder crap is coming out if the motor pools anymore.

Sir I dont mean to be mean but I cant make out any meaning out of what you mean.

 

[Pointman0853]

Rope or bungee?

Pointaman

 

[99nouns]

I dont think he wants to disclose his design details untill he get the patent go through...

 

[Hard Head]

This was a rope. You have to have foot, hand, and eye coordination . Seems like it depends on who is repairing it as you can either get a rope or a working pedal! The first Sgt was pissed as you can imagine!