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Austin A60 Throttle issues help needed
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 12:48 am    Post subject: Austin A60 Throttle issues help needed Reply with quote

Hi folks i have an issue with the throttle on my A60 the throttle peddle has to be pressed halfway down before i get any reaction has anyone got an idea as to what may be wrong or what to do to fix the problem any help appreciated
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 10:40 am    Post subject: Re: Austin A60 Throttle issues help needed Reply with quote

rjt10/4 wrote:
Hi folks. I have an issue with the throttle on my A60. The throttle pedal has to be pressed halfway down before I get any reaction. Has anyone got an idea as to what may be wrong, or what to do to fix the problem? Any help appreciated.


I have translated your question into English for you...

The A60 is not one I am familiar with. If it is a cable operated throttle then there could be many reasons for the problem.
If throttle operation is otherwise reasonably smooth, it might just require adjustment to take out the free play. It is however, more likely that the cable is worn and is jamming in the outer sheath. A replacement cable would then be the remedy.

If it is a direct linkage, then again adjustment required, or a pivot is sloppy or binding.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 10:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wonder if there's an adjustment problem at the carb end, or something with where the cable attaches to the carb has slipped or worked loose?

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 8:16 am    Post subject: Linkage Reply with quote

There are two areas to start with here.
If the linkage is rods/bars etc; then ask someone to place their foot on the throttle peddle, and press slowly, look at the links and identify where the free play is.
If there is a cable fitted, then again, ask someone to place their foot on the throttle pedal, press gently, and see where the cable starts to open the butterfly, or move the linkage on the carb. If the linkage on the carb is moving, remove the air filter, and check the butterfly is moving.
You are trying to find where the free play/slack is in the system, and then solving it.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks so much for the replies guys i have found out that the problem was with the bulkhead bush the brass insert in the gromet has collapsed allowing for quite a bit of free play in the throttle linkage new part on order
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