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Stingray70 · 03-29-2021, 03:37 PM

I have done a search and haven't found anything on this. When I operate the hand throttle lever on the steering column, it does not change RPM until reaching the 3 o'clock position. That first third of its travel is just play in the linkage. I can see the reason when looking at the linkage.

There is a rod connecting the arm on the steering column to the assembly at the back of the engine. The short rotating lever on the assembly that this rod connects to does not rotate immediately, it moves up and down. Is there supposed to be a bushing in there? Possible to adjust it somehow? Feel free to educate me on the proper names of these components! BTW the rod is nice & straight.

I can't seem to find diagrams/pictures of this in any of my manuals. If someone can point me in the right direction it would be appreciated.

Cheers

03-29-2021, 03:37 PM	#1
Stingray70 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Western NC Posts: 213	Hand throttle play I have done a search and haven't found anything on this. When I operate the hand throttle lever on the steering column, it does not change RPM until reaching the 3 o'clock position. That first third of its travel is just play in the linkage. I can see the reason when looking at the linkage. There is a rod connecting the arm on the steering column to the assembly at the back of the engine. The short rotating lever on the assembly that this rod connects to does not rotate immediately, it moves up and down. Is there supposed to be a bushing in there? Possible to adjust it somehow? Feel free to educate me on the proper names of these components! BTW the rod is nice & straight. I can't seem to find diagrams/pictures of this in any of my manuals. If someone can point me in the right direction it would be appreciated. Cheers __________________ 1930 Standard Coupe