Stuck Throttle?

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Oct 3, 2007 | 04:28 PM

TJC

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Stuck Throttle?

I searched the forum, but didn't find anything to this question so far.

I'm having a problem with my '86 F-250. If I put the pedal to the floor the throttle sticks and is an accident waiting to happen. I pump the pedal a couple of times trying to break it loose, but this doesn't seem to work. I have to put it in Neutral and somehow it finally breaks free. Does anyone have any ideas on this one? I don't know if it matters, but I just put in a new IP. Any help would be great.

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Oct 3, 2007 | 05:00 PM

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did you forget to put the throttle return spring on??

Oct 3, 2007 | 07:40 PM

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My local mechanic did the work. I will check it myself to see.

This only happens when the pedal is put to the floor, would it still be the return spring?

Oct 4, 2007 | 04:31 AM

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Check the C6 kickdown rod is not interfering with the accelerator return....

Oct 4, 2007 | 05:45 AM

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if there is nothing obvious to be causing the problem, the cable may be frayed internally and causing the problem. I had my 88 do that and caused an immediate and severe case of pucker power of the butthole.

Oct 4, 2007 | 03:42 PM

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I will check the cable on the throttle to see what it looks like.

The C6 kickdown rod tore away from where it attaches by the pedal, so I didn't bother to put it back on once that happened.

Oct 4, 2007 | 09:42 PM

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There is a plastic guide inside the cable at the IP end.

If it breaks, the throttle will stick.
The exact location of the break determines if you can not push the throttle down or if it stays down after you press the throttle down.

Removing the cable to change the IP is an easy way to crack heat hardened/brittle plastic.