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Zephyr4 · 06-01-2018, 10:31 AM

So, I've swapped a known good engine and trans from a 31 coupe into my 31 tudor. Fired it up for the first time last weekend and it idled way fast.

The throttle was nowhere near the idle adjustment screw:
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With the hand throttle leaver disconnected at the column, it does return to the stop correctly:
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But that makes the rod from the column too long:
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Neither rod is bent. Anyone got any ideas what the problem is? I see I've ended up with a Zenith X which is not stock, maybe that's the difference? I also see that the lever arm on the main accelerator assembly is a bit wobbly looking - I guess someone made some adjustments in the past?

Anyone seen this before?

06-01-2018, 10:31 AM	#1
Zephyr4 Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Banbury, England Posts: 35	Hand throttle not allowing throttle to go back to the idle screw? So, I've swapped a known good engine and trans from a 31 coupe into my 31 tudor. Fired it up for the first time last weekend and it idled way fast. The throttle was nowhere near the idle adjustment screw: 20180601_124708.jpg With the hand throttle leaver disconnected at the column, it does return to the stop correctly: 20180520_161411.jpg But that makes the rod from the column too long: 20180601_124605.jpg Neither rod is bent. Anyone got any ideas what the problem is? I see I've ended up with a Zenith X which is not stock, maybe that's the difference? I also see that the lever arm on the main accelerator assembly is a bit wobbly looking - I guess someone made some adjustments in the past? Anyone seen this before?