Hi there. Firstly, this is a '79 Series 3 with a petrol engine.
The throttle is not responding at all, having failed at a busy junction during the rush hour [joy!]. I managed to limp along using the choke as a throttle in order to get somewhere safe last night. I'll be wandering out to take a look at her in daylight this arvo, and would appreciate any advice on the problem. I suspect the cable has broken, or the linkage? Is this a common problem?
Throttle obviously responds when I pull the cable at the carbs... but no response via the pedal. I was unable to figure out how to access the pedal-end of the system in the dark last night.
How can I inspect the pedal-end of the mechanism?
Where would be a good place to get a new cable if that's the problem? How much are they and how much of a chore to replace are they, given fairly minimal mechanical knowledge (I change my oil and brake pads in cars and that's about it!) and a fairly minimal tool kit? How long a job is it?
Many thanks in advance.
Siranui
The throttle is not responding at all, having failed at a busy junction during the rush hour [joy!]. I managed to limp along using the choke as a throttle in order to get somewhere safe last night. I'll be wandering out to take a look at her in daylight this arvo, and would appreciate any advice on the problem. I suspect the cable has broken, or the linkage? Is this a common problem?
Throttle obviously responds when I pull the cable at the carbs... but no response via the pedal. I was unable to figure out how to access the pedal-end of the system in the dark last night.
How can I inspect the pedal-end of the mechanism?
Where would be a good place to get a new cable if that's the problem? How much are they and how much of a chore to replace are they, given fairly minimal mechanical knowledge (I change my oil and brake pads in cars and that's about it!) and a fairly minimal tool kit? How long a job is it?
Many thanks in advance.
Siranui
