[C320-list] Stuck/Sticky Throttle Problem

[JJ Morrison]

I would also lubricate the shifter cable at the transmission end. I had to replace my shifter cable as it had seized at the tranny coupling and eventually broke off! Replacing the cables is not trivial.
Cheers
JohnM
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> Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:18:27 -0400
> From: michael.eastwind at gmail.com
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Stuck/Sticky Throttle Problem
> 
> Jeff,
> A good piece of info to share with the group.
> I had the exact problem and followed the same course.
> 
> Michael Mitch
> Lady Eastwind
> 740
> On Oct 22, 2012 2:36 PM, "Jeff Hare" <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
> 
> > Hello,
> >
> > I've recently had some issues with my throttle becoming very stiff to
> > operate. I assumed it was the cable and took the compass off and ran a
> > little light oil down the cable to try to loosen it up. That didn't seem
> > to work and I was afraid of damaging the lever arm. So I disconnected the
> > cable from the throttle lever on the engine and discovered that the cable
> > was moving very easily and smoothly and in fact was not the problem at all.
> >
> > What happened was my heat exchanger had developed a tiny leak (bad gasket)
> > and allowed it to drip occasionally which caused rust/corrosion to build up
> > where the throttle arm entered the engine. With a wrench, I was able to
> > start moving the lever and gradually free it up. Between some light oil
> > and
> > some spray grease and cleaning away rust buildup, I was able to get it
> > moving smoothly again. A project this spring is to replace that gasket and
> > ensure this doesn't happen again.
> >
> > So, if you have trouble with the throttle being sticky, disconnect the
> > cable
> > from the engine first and see whether it's the cable or the throttle itself
> > first.
> >
> > -Jeff
> >
> >