[Public-List] Throttle lever tension

[Michael Grosh via Public-List]

I don't know what the normal life expectancy of control cables are, but
that setup has been on Checkmate since 1979. Chris Oliver install.
MichaelGrosh
#220
On Oct 24, 2015 10:00 AM, "Michael Connolly via Public-List" <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Bill,
> I am not certain about your set-up but normally the bolt which is the
> pivot for the lever can be tightened to adjust the tension. Usually there
> are wavy washers between the components which apply pressure thus friction
> to the system.  If your unit is non-adjustable then Michael Grosh's
> solution is workable, but the friction caused at the cable clamp will
> result in premature wear of the cable housing.
> Michael #133
>
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> From: "Bill Newman via Public-List" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
> To: "via Public-List" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
> Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2015 2:52:50 PM
> Subject: [Public-List] Throttle lever tension
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> This season my throttle cable on #233 seized up.  I replaced it with a new
> one but now there is almost no tension when moving the throttle lever so it
> moves too easily.  I thought that there should be some tensioning
> adjustment on the lever mechanism but I cannot find any.
>
> Has anyone had this problem and does anyone have any ideas of how to
> increase the throttle lever tension a bit? It does not seem to move on its
> own but will with the lightest brush pass.  I rigged an aluminum guard
> several years ago to eliminate accidentally knocking the lever but with the
> new cable, a pant leg brushing past can move it.
>
> Any suggestions will be appreciated.
>
> Bill Newman
> Marion Rose III
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