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SL/R107: baggy throttle

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Old 08-15-2011, 09:40 AM
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1978 450sl
baggy throttle
I step down and there's a dead zone in the gas pedal until I get a response, maybe a half to 3/4 inch. any thoughts?
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1987 560sl
there is an adjustment to be made under the air cleaner.
take a look at the service manual
easy fix
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Wild *** guess... There are some plastic/nylon ***** in the linkage prone to failure. I'd guess they have done so and are in need of renewal.
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