Throttle Arm

[Greg]

Hi Guys,
On my 1996 Challanger I find that the throttle contol wont stay foward. When I accelerate I cant take my hand off the control or it will slide back down to idle speed. Any thoughts?
Greg

 

[seadoosnipe]

Tensioner...

There should be a tensioner that can be adjusted. If there is, it will be under the control lever unit. I can't see there being anything on the carbs to limit this..........
I'll look in the manual shortly for you.

 

[ScubaDoo]

The throttle tensioner is under the plastic plate and on the side of the control assy. You have to remove the plastic plate with 4 screws, than the 4 screws that hole the control levers down. On the outside is a counter sunk screw that adds or loosens up tension. adjust it accordingly till it is at a comfort to you. Use neverseze on the screws in case you have to remove it again. It will prevent the screws being seized up/ or corroded.

 

[kustomkarl]

:agree: You the man scubaDoo, right on the money!:cheers:

 

[Greg]

Thanks guys, I'm going to the boat today and will try your fix.
Greg