Detroit Diesel — Throttle Cable Adjustment Procedure
Adjustments
From a Detroit Diesel service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Procedure
- Disconnect throttle cable from throttle lever.
- Pull the protective rubber boot back to expose the jamnut.
- Loosen jamnut.
- Rotate overtravel cylinder clockwise to increase throttle cable overtravel or counterclockwise to decrease.
- Retighten jamnut and position the protective boot over the exposed jamnut. Reconnect throttle cable to the throttle lever.
- Press the throttle pedal several times to check for smooth action and full return.
Specs & values
- 1/8 in. - 1/4 in. overtravel
Source: Detroit Diesel service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.