[Spridgets] Throttle cable clean & lube suggestions?

[Hal Faulkner]

Lin, Do you have a multi meter?  Since you are getting multiple symptoms I
would begin by checking ALL ground connections. Do you have electrical
power to the pump?  (measure between the hot lead and ground with the
ignition on, but not trying to start the car.)  If so, check between the
return line from the pump and ground.  Look carefully at the wiring harness
for places where the smoke might have escaped, does the tape covering the
harness look like it might have gotten hot and melted anywhere?  Do you
have a wiring diagram?   Make as big a copy as you can and trace the wires
leading to the fuel pump and anything else that is not working properly.
Inspect these wires thoroughly for signs of damage.
Have a beer and relax, come back to it tomorrow.
You can do it.
Hal

On Sun, Jun 12, 2016 at 2:12 PM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> The list serve is super slow many messages not getting through the cable
> works but new pump not getting power. I broke down a mile away. Can I run
> the line directly to the battery to test if it's shot? I'm thinking if the
> fuse to the pump is still good it should work. One fuse blew at the box and
> I replaced it. I now have headlights but still no pump.
>
> Lin
>
> On Sun, Jun 12, 2016 at 4:37 PM, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Depending on the cable, it may have a metal collar on either end.
>> Generally, the carb side will wear into the collar and cause sticking
>> issues. Inspect it if it has the collar at the end. Look closely for a
>> cable sized wear spot on the flat where the cable comes through. Check for
>> wear on the cable too! If a wire wears through it can bend and cause
>> sticking.
>>
>> On Sun, Jun 12, 2016 at 11:21 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <
>> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi List,
>>> Giving some well needed love to little Pinky today. Any suggestions for
>>> the best cleaning and lubricant for my throttle cable? It doesn't snap back
>>> freely and I suspect dirt and grime.
>>> Lin
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