The throttle in my RV 7 will creep back to about 15" MP unless I have the friction lock turned tight. I've check the cable run for the cause but no joy; cable looks to be in good condition and nothing touching or binding.
I'm wondering if the [little split plastic thing] inside the friction lock body has worn to the point that it provides no friction unless and until I turn the lock tight. To my knowledge the throttle cable was purchased from VAN's as part of a build kit. The engine is an IO-360 with a MT CS prop.
1) Has anyone else experienced this problem?
2) If the problem is that the [little split plastic thing inside the lock body] needs to be replaced - I know the part must have a proper name but I don't know what it is - will I need to replace the entire throttle cable?
3) If I don't need to buy a new cable, where can I buy just the part?
Thank you in advance for all help.
Robert
RV7
I'm wondering if the [little split plastic thing] inside the friction lock body has worn to the point that it provides no friction unless and until I turn the lock tight. To my knowledge the throttle cable was purchased from VAN's as part of a build kit. The engine is an IO-360 with a MT CS prop.
1) Has anyone else experienced this problem?
2) If the problem is that the [little split plastic thing inside the lock body] needs to be replaced - I know the part must have a proper name but I don't know what it is - will I need to replace the entire throttle cable?
3) If I don't need to buy a new cable, where can I buy just the part?
Thank you in advance for all help.
Robert
RV7