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Auxiliary/secondary Throttle ?

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Dale Park, Jan 17, 2024.

  1. Fireball

    Fireball Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

  2. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

  3. amboynut

    amboynut Member

    Looks like it has a bail wire screw to adjust friction, thus allowing it to retain a set position or spring back to idle when released. No?
     
  4. cayenne

    cayenne Member

    Correct, you can tighten the tension and they are little detents where it clicks as you twist the throttle. Loose and it will pull back with linkage spring, tight and it will hold.
     
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  5. amboynut

    amboynut Member

    Thx.
     
  6. jeepdaddy2000

    jeepdaddy2000 Active Member

    Amazon is covered with bike brake levers. You can get a set of two for under 15 bucks. You would have to build/fab a bushing to get it to mount to your existing shift cane, but completely doable.
    6' universal cables for about 10 clams.
    The derailer shifter has a friction option but the lever is a lot shorter so it is more of a "set and go" system that is mounts close to your hand.
    The brake lever is able to operate the throttle in real time, allowing you to directly control the RPM's while manipulating the shift cane.
     
  7. Jw60

    Jw60 That guy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    That bushing... just a slotted cylinder 1"od and .5"id an inch or so overall with a bit of taper and a slight sholder top and bottom?
     
  8. Buildflycrash

    Buildflycrash More or Less in Line. 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Priceless part of my Jeep for rough trails.
    I’ve been known to use it as cruse control as well.
     
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  9. Buildflycrash

    Buildflycrash More or Less in Line. 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Priceless part of my Jeep for rough trails.
    I’ve been known to use it as cruse control as well.
     
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  10. Norcal69

    Norcal69 Out of the box thinker 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    :D
    I'm fairly certain that the instructions specifically say Do not use as a cruise control.
    I use mine as a cruise control all the time. :shrug:
     
  11. jeepdaddy2000

    jeepdaddy2000 Active Member

    Sure.
    You could slot a poly spring bushing and snap it over the shift cane.
    The bushing ID would be the OD of the shifter and the OD would be the diameter of whatever handlebar the lever is supposed to fit. You shouldn't need to do anything fancy, just tighten the lever clamp.
    All you should need is for the lever to not swivel when you pull it with your finger.
     
  12. Dale Park

    Dale Park Member

    I went with an ATV type thumb throttle which is spring loaded to return because I do not want a locking type cable holding throttle open. It is made for a 7/8" handlebar but overcame that size difference on the shift stock with a piece of 1/2" fuel hose slit and wrapped around stem to hold it secure. Once tightened it is very secure and does not move/rotate. All of the replies are good ideas, just have to pick the one that works for you. I set the throttle stop to allow about 2000 rpm max but you could set it to pretty much any rpm you need.

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  13. Desert Runner

    Desert Runner Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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  14. Dale Park

    Dale Park Member

    Desertrunner, off topic but would like to see a few pics of your on board air install. Where you put compressor/tank etc.
     
  15. duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

    Same experience with the former 381 sbc in the 3B. It's crawl ratio was close to what it left Toledo with, about 35:1, but it performed WAY better in the rocks than the JK with its much touted 76:1. In the rocks, the sbc would pull down to 300 rpm and still crawl over just about anything.

    My hand throttle linkage for the 381 replacement engine. No contact with any of the regular linkage until applied.
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