2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Sticking Throttle

[dodger2]

Throttle has started sticking at about 1200 RPM. If I slip into neutral and do a quick tap to the floor and back it will release & idle down. Anybody experience this one. Where do I start?

 

[ata]

First place to look is at the injection pump where the throttle cable comes out of the outer housing. The cable will fray and hang up. There was a recall on the 94 to 96 trucks for this. But not on the 97 that I know of. Also check under the dash where the cable goes into the outer housing.

 

[CumminsPower98]

You may need to lube the ball and socket joints of the throttle linkage on the side of the injection pump.

 

[Bob4x4]

The 97 already has the up-graded cable,but there is a recall that up-grades the ball stud and the sockets on the throttle rod. Check to make sure your return spring(s) still there also



Bob

 

[dodger2]

The 97 already has the up-graded cable,but there is a recall that up-grades the ball stud and the sockets on the throttle rod. Check to make sure your return spring(s) still there also



Bob

Thanks for the info! I'll start with those tips. I do have the heavier return spring on because of the Jacobs E Brake.