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Re: So What happens when you redline?

To: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil, Spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: So What happens when you redline?
From: "BJ Martin" <bj_martin@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 04 Feb 1999 09:11:03 PST
> Well on went the cycle of turning
>off the engine when I stopped and trying to keep the accelerator up by
>pulling with my toe.  Definitely not the most pleasing method of 
driving a
>spit.  
>
>Well to make an already too long stroy short.  My accelerator is 
sticking.
>Best that I am able to surmise the reason is that there should be a 
spring
>between the pedal and somewhere on the firewall.  This apparently 
supports
>the weight of the pedal and provides quick return. 


I've seen this twice. Your accelerator cable is probably frayed inside 
the sheath. The broken ends act like springs and rev the engine for you. 
Very scary. Replace the cable. brent


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