I have determined that my tranny downshifting problems are due to a sticky/corroded/binding throttle cable.
Thanks C-dan!!!!!! You were right...
Got under the hood and checked it out today. Looks like several places along it's length, the outer protective plastic casing has dry-cracked away and exposed the metal wrapping underneath. I would assume water and such has gotten in there now and corroded the cable and such since the metal wrapping is rusted some.
So, I'm ordering a new throttle cable tomorrow that I will install myself.
Are there any pitfalls that may present themselves when I do this??? I guess I'm really only worrying about the adjustment once installed. I saw where the cable is adjusted and it looks pretty straight-forward. About a job I reckon.
My perception of adjustment is that I just take up most of the slack like you would with any throttle cable. Right? Any advice and/or previous experience will be heeded. Thanks in advance....
Jody.
Thanks C-dan!!!!!! You were right...
Got under the hood and checked it out today. Looks like several places along it's length, the outer protective plastic casing has dry-cracked away and exposed the metal wrapping underneath. I would assume water and such has gotten in there now and corroded the cable and such since the metal wrapping is rusted some.
So, I'm ordering a new throttle cable tomorrow that I will install myself.
Are there any pitfalls that may present themselves when I do this??? I guess I'm really only worrying about the adjustment once installed. I saw where the cable is adjusted and it looks pretty straight-forward. About a job I reckon.
My perception of adjustment is that I just take up most of the slack like you would with any throttle cable. Right? Any advice and/or previous experience will be heeded. Thanks in advance....
Jody.