Sticky throttle | FerrariChat
Buy

Sticky throttle

Discussion in '308/328' started by fly308, May 13, 2019.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. fly308

    fly308 Karting

    Jun 23, 2007
    183
    Bend, OR
    Full Name:
    Ray
    #1 fly308, May 13, 2019
    Sometimes have a catch in the throttle of my 86 328, at low speed makes for jerky cruising. Cable seems to move smoothly, have unbolted it at both ends, but have not been able to remove it. Replaced one in my 308 without any problems, but still not sure the cable is the problem. Any ideas?
     
  2. yelcab

    yelcab F1 World Champ
    Consultant

    Nov 29, 2001
    13,566
    San Carlos, CA
    Full Name:
    Mitchell Le
    #2 yelcab, May 14, 2019
    If you have unbolted it at both ends, you also need to unscrew the threaded outer housing from under the air plenum and unbolt it from one of the m6 nuts on the front cam cover and then the cable will pull out from the back of the car.

    But, I would also clean and lube the throttle plate and its various connections.
     
  3. Hinecker

    Hinecker Formula Junior

    Mar 14, 2011
    379
    #3 Hinecker, May 14, 2019
    Hi,
    Every now and then my throttle acts the same. It's not the cable, it's the spherical end where it attaches to the butterfly body.
    One shot of WD40 and good to go. I have also sprayed the butterfly links and shaft... this doesn't seem to improve the softness as much as spaying the ball joint(sphere).

    Good luck, John
     
  4. Andrew McCrae

    Andrew McCrae Formula Junior

    Jun 5, 2016
    250
    Ireland
    #4 Andrew McCrae, May 14, 2019
    My throttle was just touching the fuel hose clamp. Its not always a cable.

    Sent from my EML-L29 using FerrariChat.com mobile app
     
  5. fly308

    fly308 Karting

    Jun 23, 2007
    183
    Bend, OR
    Full Name:
    Ray
    #5 fly308, May 14, 2019
    Thanks
     
  6. Martin308GTB

    Martin308GTB F1 Rookie

    Jan 22, 2003
    4,259
    Black Forest Germany
    Full Name:
    Martin N.
    #6 Martin308GTB, May 15, 2019
    Andrew McCrae likes this.
  7. fly308

    fly308 Karting

    Jun 23, 2007
    183
    Bend, OR
    Full Name:
    Ray
    #7 fly308, May 15, 2019
    Thanks guys. Did all of the above, working smoothly, not sure what it was, but took apart that ball fitting,cleaned, greased and adjusted.
     

Share This Page