Ausmini
It is currently Tue Aug 05, 2025 7:17 pm

Board index » Mini Chat » Mini Chat

All times are UTC + 10 hours




Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 1
  [ 8 posts ] 
  Print view Previous topic | Next topic 
Author Message
volkmini
PostPosted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 4:39 pm 
Offline
848cc
848cc
User avatar

Joined: Sun Nov 26, 2006 8:51 pm
Posts: 254
Location: Mornington
hi, i'm woundering how people adjust there throttle cable when they are installed.
i put medium tension on the cable and then tighten the nut up. i have been have problems with the cable sticking when you first touch the pedal. it;s hard and crunchy then goes soft, but after a while driving the pedal feels perfect.
whats causing this?
Top
 Profile  
 
rampage101
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 5:32 pm 
Offline
998cc
998cc
User avatar

Joined: Wed Mar 17, 2004 8:52 am
Posts: 734
Location: NSW Australia
Is the cable new? Have you tried lubing the cable at all?
Top
 Profile  
 
Maxi23
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 5:37 pm 
Offline
1275cc
1275cc
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jun 07, 2004 5:09 pm
Posts: 2260
Location: Central Coast, NSW.
Sounds like you need a new accelerator cable, or something else needs lubing up (Pedal or Carbie).

_________________
No more Minis!......For now.
Top
 Profile  
 
volkmini
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 6:24 pm 
Offline
848cc
848cc
User avatar

Joined: Sun Nov 26, 2006 8:51 pm
Posts: 254
Location: Mornington
hi, thanks for the replys,its a new throttle cable and the mini shop said that the cable doesn't need to be lubed.
Top
 Profile  
 
sgc
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 7:21 pm 
Offline
This space for rent
User avatar

Joined: Thu Feb 08, 2007 12:40 pm
Posts: 5455
Location: Melbourne
Grab some graphite powder, and get a goodly amount onto the cable, and in the sheath. You'll be amazed the difference it will make to the throttle feel.
Top
 Profile  
 
volkmini
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 10:34 pm 
Offline
848cc
848cc
User avatar

Joined: Sun Nov 26, 2006 8:51 pm
Posts: 254
Location: Mornington
who sells the powder
Top
 Profile  
 
Mick
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 10:40 pm 
Offline
SooperDooperMiniCooper ExpertEngineering
User avatar

Joined: Fri Apr 29, 2005 9:46 am
Posts: 18888
Location: Under the bonnet son!
You can get it from hardware shops.

The ends of the cable if forced through funny angles through the bulkhead or the carb end fittings can cause problems. This is where you will see them break as well.

_________________
SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.
Top
 Profile  
 
sgc
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 10:09 am 
Offline
This space for rent
User avatar

Joined: Thu Feb 08, 2007 12:40 pm
Posts: 5455
Location: Melbourne
Mick wrote:
The ends of the cable if forced through funny angles through the bulkhead or the carb end fittings can cause problems. This is where you will see them break as well.


If you can't avoid a sharp turn in the cable, the graphite will help here too -- it'll delay the wear on the inner so it'll last longer :D :D
Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 1
  [ 8 posts ] 

Board index » Mini Chat » Mini Chat

All times are UTC + 10 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: BBY755 and 77 guests

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Jump to:  

© 2016 Ausmini. All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.