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Originally Posted by tin-man
waaa, so if one of those springs snaps the throttle can get stuck? Wow, this seems like a poor design considering the consequences of a stuck throttle, so what are the alternatives to those small springs, hydaulics? John, AKA tin-man
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Most of us have acquired a habit over the years that if you are in a car (not necessarily a Cobra) and something goes horrificly wrong very quickly we instinctively throw in the clutch (stuck throttles, blown drive shaft U-joints, etc.). Coupled with a rev limiter, that usually buys you the time you need to come to your senses and turn the key off. You can still throw your auto in to neutral, that will just take an extra bit of composure.
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Originally Posted by tin-man
patrickt, with all due respect I am trying desperately to find out why the throttle got stuck, cuz its scaring the hell outa me. Please contribute your thoughts on this like a good fellow, I refuse to believe you do not have an opinion on this topic. John, AKA, tin-man
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EDIT -- Bad floor mats can sometimes get in the way of your throttle. Be wary of this.
The "stuck throttle" defense is bogus 99% of the time. If you have a properly installed linkage, dual carb springs, and inspect them from time to time, you are not likely to have a stuck throttle.