Re: [DML] Payne Re: Sticky throttle

["Payne" <bpayne@xxxx>]

> doesn't care about vacuum. Does care about signal from its own
> computer (behind driver's seat). Did you wire the new plug correctly?
> Your motor could be bad, or the computer could be sending bad signals.

I kept the modification of the idle speed motor plug in my car at this time.
I did make it more reliable, but I'll hold off on the adventure of doing it
properly. The idle speed motor seems to be working normally with it's
alternate mystery power source.

My sticky throttle was the least of my problems today. I had a bad ground
at the frequency valve and it wasn't functioning, leaving me stranded at
work. Big thanks to Rob Grady for helping me with that one. Now that it's
running again, I still have my rough idle and surprisingly the sticky
throttle at 1,400 RPMs has made my sitting at stoplights much more
enjoyable. I've tried to lubricate it, but it seems to be ineffective. I
think it may be sticking in the drivers footwell and since the opening is
facing upward I can't get any lubricant in. Is there a better way to do
this that I'm overlooking? I just sprayed the heck out of both ends and
I'll see how it works tomorrow. (I cling to false hope)

> remember: leak could also be at manifold itself (don't overlook the U
> pipes -- didn't you just replace those gaskets? You've also got O
> rings where the pipes meet the upper air assembly) or under the fuel
> distributor. If you can't hear it hissing, use a can of carburetor
> cleaner (with a straw for precise spray) to test every possible
> source. Engine will rev up briefly when the carb cleaner hit it.
> Vacuum also runs to dash to operate ductwork -- plug that line in the
> engine compartment for easier diagnosis.

I did replace the gaskets and O-rings on the "W" pipe. I want to wait until
I can get my throttle to act normally before I attempt anymore diagnosis.
It's not bad, but the rough idle can get annoying. I just did a tune up and
all of my injector tips seemed very clean. Oh well, one thing at a time. I
still absolutely love my car!

payne