Hi everyone,
My engine RPMs will increase all on their own (e.g. while stationary at idle power) especially at low RPM. I have to have the friction lock tight to prevent this. This is something that recently started happening. I checked the linkage connection and it looks OK.
It's not a rapid surge, but does move if not locked tight.
Nick
Throttle creep
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Re: Throttle creep
Nick, if you are like me you have a self installed spring which takes your throttle to open should the linkage fail. A spring like that saved my bacon once in a different lifetime while flying over jungle in Africa. If there is a spring installed on your throttle it could be working against a worn friction lock.
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Re: Throttle creep
Good point, John. I will take a look.
Thanks.
Nick
Thanks.
Nick
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Re: Throttle creep
The throttle lever on the carburetor is pulled back at idle. The weight of the arm would like to be down or at about 3/4 throttle.
From John's experience, I can understand the thought of having a spring. Most don't have one. Your throttle cable is apparently very smooth.
From John's experience, I can understand the thought of having a spring. Most don't have one. Your throttle cable is apparently very smooth.
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Re: Throttle creep
Thanks for the input, Randy.