Throttle return spring mystery solved.

Real Jeeps - like the ones manufactured by Ford? :)

Are they required on vehicles with throttle bodies?

It isn't like the old days when a broken spring would result in an over revved motor.....throttle bodies have no control over the fuel supply.

Holy crap! I thought *I* was the only one running a high-dollar Jeep!

Thanks for the detailed info.

I thought that double throttle return springs were a federally mandated safety measure. I must admit that I haven't thought much about it though.

Earle

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Someone in the big 3 probably paid off Teddy or Hilary to get the rule changed if there was one.

More likely DeLay or Santorum.

Here is what I did today to install my missing throttle spring.

I drove it for about 15 minutes after the install, and it does seem to have a much better throttle feel now.

Tom

$3.64 eh? The local Stealership wanted almost $7 for one. Big difference after one of these are installed. Easing it over bumps at low speed used to be really tough to do gracefully, but no more.

I've got a neighbor with a PT Cruiser that's thinking about doing the same thing; the primary spring does not exist on that either.

mabar did pass the time by typing:

Might want to back those nuts off and put on some red threadlocker. That will help keep them from rattling off.

A old-timer trick is to slightly press the nuts in a vice to take them out of round and give them more grip.

Just don't put too much of a spring on the throttle. I knew someone who put a big heavy spring on his van, to simulate the feel of a tractor trailer or something. He wound up with a snapped off throttle cable.

Earle

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Hey, I noticed your writeup on the 'fog light mod' - well done, thanks for the information. I think I'll attack that offending #1 pin with a Dremel. If it works, I'll be sure to give you credit.

I wouldn't mind documenting the deletion of the clutch starter interlock, but I don't have the parts anymore. They somehow ended up under the left-rear tire as I backed out one day. Then I pulled forward, then backed over it once again. Ooops!

-JD

Good suggestion Doug.

You are welcome.

Anytime you need OEM Jeep parts check out the prices here:

If you print out their parts price and take it to your local dealer, they might match the price, or at least come close.

Tom

Ahh. your throttle arm had no flange on which to fit the clip end of the spring. Mine did, go figure.