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by **peobryant** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 6:39 pm

Well, while I was changing the oil and filters today, I decided I would try out the throttle linkage mod. I moved the throttle linkage up one hole and the springs down.

I have to say, it did make my truck a whole lot more responsive, but I'm not sure I have full throttle travel. Is there an easy way to check this? Also, it seems like the RPM's hang right above idle for about 1/2 a secong when I let off, and then lower back to idle. Any thoughts?

All in all, I think it is a pretty good, and easy little mod. It makes my close to stock truck a whole lot more fun to drive.

by **mprmn08** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 8:02 pm

have someone hold the pedal to the floor and then you check to see if the throttle moves all the way. if it doesnt then you know its not full travel.

by **peobryant** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 8:05 pm

seems easy enough. Thanks.

by **Renigade** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 3:48 am

Tell an old dummie how to do this if you don't mind. :lol:

by **peobryant** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:03 pm

Renigade wrote:Tell an old dummie how to do this if you don't mind.

Do you need to know just the gist, or do you want pics and all the sizes of the tools needed?

It's a pretty easy mod, but I think my RPM's hand just a little above for less than a second, and it sounds like my idle is higher?

by **SChandler** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 3:46 pm

Did you adjust the length of the rod after moving it over to the next hole? It sounds like the rod is a hair long and is holding the throttle slightly open from your idle setting.

by **Renigade** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:06 pm

91 a few pictures and a list of the tools would be great since these VE pumps are new to me.

by **peobryant** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 8:39 pm

Renigade wrote:91 a few pictures and a list of the tools would be great since these VE pumps are new to me.

I'll have to take the pics either tomorrow or the next day, but the only tools you will need are two wrenches (don't recall what size) and a screwdriver. I'll have to redo it in my head while I'm taking the pics for the write up.

by **Renigade** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 3:38 am

Thanks

by **peobryant** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:26 pm

Sorry, I completely forgot about this... :oops:

Richie posted a picture that basically explains what you are supposed to do, I will see if I can find it.

by **peobryant** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:55 pm

That is what it should look like when you are finished. It's a very straightforward mod. Enjoy.

by **Renigade** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 6:37 am

Thanks for the picture. I did this change over and it helped tremendously
Now I am waiting on my 366.

by **peobryant** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:00 pm

Renigade wrote:Thanks for the picture. I did this change over and it helped tremendously
Now I am waiting on my 366.

You're going to love that little spring as well.

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