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Old 02-11-2018, 10:57 PM   #20
sweetk30
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Re: Stiff Accelerator

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly View Post
put a lighter weight return spring on it....if its a cable throttle make sure the cable slides freely....if not lube it good with pb blaster or wd40....if its linkage throttle make sure it isn't binding..
p.b. blaster should NOT be used as a lube . makes stuff gumb up and stick up and rust up faster .

wd-40 or a light oil is best .

and like said check the return springs and free movment of the cable when NOT hooked to the carb . should slide like butter on a hot knife in the housing .
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