'60 270hp accelerator sticking

[Mike Tess]

The past couple times I've had my '60 270hp out for a drive, the throttle has been sticking open a little bit after I let my foot off the gas pedal. I haven't been flooring it wide open, just a part throttle cruise so that when I let off the engine stays revved up at about 2000-2500 rpm. It will come down on it's own after 3-4 seconds usually, sometimes longer. Not sure if the problem is in the linkage or the carburetors. Everything is in original configuration, no modifications.

Thanks for your help,

Mike Tess

[Roy B.]

Re: '60 270hp accelerator sticking

WD40 the Carb. linkage ( disconnect the gas pedal rod and see if it still sticks. )

[John O.]

Re: '60 270hp accelerator sticking

Check to see if your return spring is catching on any of the linkage or the carburetor.Try also spraying carb cleaner on the linkage and on the butterfly shaft in the carb.

[James F.]