914-6 hand throttle linkage, More fun with ancient, cracked bushings! Options

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After my adventures with the shift linkage bushings (in this thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=187814 ), the hand throttle in my -6 seemed to be disconnected. That is, after reassembly the position of the hand throttle seemed to have no effect on the idle.

Here's a view of the shifter/lever end of the hand throttle linkage from last weekend:



I'm hoping that during final re-assembly I knocked something loose at the shifter/tunnel end, which I ought to be able to re-attach once I get in there in the morning. But if not, where the heck is the other end of that linkage -- under the gas tank? (I was about to check the PET when the computer I have it on decided to lock up as a special fuch-you-and-good-night just for me... A sign I should turn in and get some sleep, I think.)

Thanks in advance,
--Steve.

[Mr.242]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) What he said....

Simply pull the whole assembly out. Lay it on top of the tunnel and line up the mounting holes. You will see how far the rod goes forward. REINSTALL rod in proper location and with a mirror or laying on your stomach you can get to the small support the rod goes through to help it line up to touch the throttle linkage. I found it easiest to undo the small mount at the pedal, insert rod, mount support, and finish with the throttle handle.

Easy and the gas tank is way too far forward!