Right on, I knew you'd take care of him Sam :)
-Dave
<srp@cox.net> wrote in message
news:20030514152217.KHR23518.lakemtao03.cox.net@smtp.east.cox.net...
>
> Replacement TB has already been sent. Possibly a bearing issue-- it
happens. Just send back the old one! :)
>
> Sam
>
>
> >
> > From: "Dave Downing" <ded74@yahoo.com>
> > Date: 2003/05/14 Wed AM 11:06:57 EDT
> > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > Subject: DML: Re: sticking throttle
> >
> >
> > Maybe a lil teflon spray on the shafts, I've heard that helps with most
of
> > the sticking problems. Try getting a hold of Sam P, he can help you out
> > too, either srp@cox.net or 619-274-1292.
> >
> > HTH
> >
> > -Dave
> > '02 FR RC R/T
> >
> > ""Chuck Robbins"" <intense99dak@cox.net> wrote in message
> > news:b9tju0$jen$1@bent.twistedbits.net...
> > >
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > It's been a while since I've been on as life has been very busy for my
> > wife
> > > and I as of late. Things are good though.
> > >
> > > The reason I'm writing is that my throttle body has been sticking
under
> > > light acceleration lately. I took it off, cleaned it up (being sure
not to
> > > press on / twist the IAS sensor) and reinstalled it. The sticking
actually
> > > got worse. I finally resorted to tightening up the throttle spring as
a
> > temp
> > > fix.
> > >
> > > My TB is a Flowmetrics billet with (very) roughly 6K miles. The stock
> > > sensors have around 26K miles on them. I have checked to make sure
that
> > > nothing is interfering with the linkage and made sure that there is no
> > > rubbing on the fuel rail (as mentioned in the installation
instructions).
> > > All the vacuum lines are attached and in good condition. I used a new
TB
> > > gasket when reinstalling. I'm running an open air filter and clearance
is
> > > good.
> > >
> > > Now, here's the kicker ... The throttle only sticks with the truck
> > running.
> > > When the truck is off the TB linkage feels very smooth, but when it's
> > > running the throttle gets stuck in any light acceleration condition
and
> > the
> > > only way to "clear it" is to quickly "blip" the throttle. Good thing
my
> > > truck is a standard :)
> > >
> > > Any insight would be GREATLY appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Chuck
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
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