Throttle Linkage Binding…72 C10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dhburch · 11-07-2010, 02:42 PM

Just picked up this work/project truck. I need it to run while I work on it. The throttle is very sticky from the peddle, but easy from the carburetor side. It has a huge bend in it from the firewall to the throttle bracket. Can I shorten it somehow? Is this the wrong linkage? The rubber sleeve ends (between firewall and bracket) seem to be molded and I can't figure out how to shorten the section…Thanks for any advice…

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http://gallery.me.com/burchlife#1006...&bgcolor=black

http://gallery.me.com/burchlife#1006...&bgcolor=black

sjarrett71 · 11-07-2010, 03:01 PM

I got a photobucket account and uploaded all my pics there. From there you can upload them here. Just remember though, if you delete or move them on photobucket they will no longer show up here.

dhburch · 11-07-2010, 03:06 PM

Thanks. That's easy enough.

cdowns · 11-07-2010, 03:50 PM

i usually lubricate old parts first b4 trying to reinvent the wheel

dwcsr · 11-07-2010, 05:36 PM

These cables are know for fraying and cutting into the outer jacket. I suspect that its strecthed from seeing the spacers in the carb side of the cable. For the price of a cable its worth replacing. I had one break on the highway I had to pull over and idle it way up just to get home.

11-07-2010, 03:01 PM	#2
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Throttle Linkage Binding…72 C10 I got a photobucket account and uploaded all my pics there. From there you can upload them here. Just remember though, if you delete or move them on photobucket they will no longer show up here. __________________ -Scott-

11-07-2010, 03:06 PM	#3
dhburch Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2	Re: Throttle Linkage Binding…72 C10 Thanks. That's easy enough.

11-07-2010, 03:50 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Throttle Linkage Binding…72 C10 i usually lubricate old parts first b4 trying to reinvent the wheel __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-07-2010, 05:36 PM	#5
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: Throttle Linkage Binding…72 C10 These cables are know for fraying and cutting into the outer jacket. I suspect that its strecthed from seeing the spacers in the carb side of the cable. For the price of a cable its worth replacing. I had one break on the highway I had to pull over and idle it way up just to get home.

11-07-2010, 02:42 PM	#1
dhburch Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2	Throttle Linkage Binding…72 C10 Just picked up this work/project truck. I need it to run while I work on it. The throttle is very sticky from the peddle, but easy from the carburetor side. It has a huge bend in it from the firewall to the throttle bracket. Can I shorten it somehow? Is this the wrong linkage? The rubber sleeve ends (between firewall and bracket) seem to be molded and I can't figure out how to shorten the section…Thanks for any advice… Pic links below; http://gallery.me.com/burchlife#1006...&bgcolor=black http://gallery.me.com/burchlife#1006...&bgcolor=black Last edited by dhburch; 11-07-2010 at 03:12 PM. Reason: Pics



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