Throttle tension

[Dutchone]

I was driving my 96 Griff to work this morning and as there are a lot of speed limits on the way which I do adhere to, I let my mind wander a little as I was toodling along and thought - I wonder why the ball of my right foot always aches after 5 miles :( - I wonder if I can reduce the load that returns the throttle pedal. :idea:
I have not looked at the throttle linkage to investigate, but before I do, I thought I would ask the question - Is it just an external spring that supplies throttle closure, or is it a bit more involved than this?

Please keep any response simple as I am not very engine literate. :)
Thanks, Paul

[GreenV8S]

There are two springs at the engine end of the cable, they are all you are pulling against. Do not be tempted to do away with either of them, because that leaves you with a single point of failure leading to uncontrolled full throttle. As standard the throttle is not particularly heavy and I would be surprised if this was causing you foot pains. Is yours heavier than standard?

[Dutchone]

GreenV8S,
Point noted about potential spring failure and having a back up.
As for whether mine is heavier than standard - don't know (it probably isn't) because mine is the only one I have sat in. I will check out other Griffs at next meeting I attend.
Thanks, Paul

[2Munkys]

I've recently taken to wearing shoes when I drive, they're fabulous things: no ball-ache....honest!

[Dutchone]

You must be one of those upper class munkys I've heard about.

>> Edited by Dutchone on Monday 13th June 14:28

[david beer]

There have always been three springs on my cars ! Two "big boys" and a small one on the body, i have always driven with just one "big boy" for 8 years.

[bluebottle]

Both of my Griff's only had one of the big springs fitted, and I still managed to snap a throttle cable. So i thought i would adjust the throttle stop to prevent over stressing the cable and the butterfly, until i realised it's positioned such that the top of the throttle arm strikes smack on the nipple on the end of the throttle cable which can't be a good thing.
On the issue of a heavy throttle peddle - does it return freely? If so i would do a visual check of both ends of the cable for signs of fraying as excessive springing can lead to premature cable wear.
If it does not return freely then check that the pedal pivot arm is not over tightened a bit of copper grease in the bush helps to, then check that the cable move freely in the sleeving, if the cable is sticking in the sleeving this can be a sign that the cable is twisted or damaged inside the sleeving, it could also be dirt build up i use vaseline on the cable and slide the cable back and forth to work the vaseline into the sleeving.
On the other hand...You sure it the throttle and not the clutch you're talking about?...I'll get me hat shall i?

>> Edited by bluebottle on Monday 13th June 22:29

[Dutchone]

David,
I will check and see how many springs are fitted.

Bluebottle,
Definitely Accelarator:
Without having checked I don't think the cable is frayed or sticky because it moves fairly smoothly, but I will put some cable lube on it.

Thanks, Paul

>> Edited by Dutchone on Tuesday 14th June 12:21

[simon.b]

The first mod I ever had done was removal of one of the two big throttle spring, as suggested by the sales man after my test drive, been like that ever since and no problems.

Cheers,

Simon.