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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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After I had my TB port/polished it sticks. So I was told to adjust the idle screw, or something like that, they said it was on the passengers side of the TB. How exactly do you do this and what kind of tools do you need to do it?
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i just got a ported tb and i tink it does the same thing, when you step on the gas pedal it feels like the first 1/8 inch - 1/4 inch is stuck or doesnt do ****?
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yeah thats the same problem here
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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Throttle blade probably isn't centered in the throttle body. Loosen the two screws slightly and adjust until it doesn't scrape anymore.
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what he said
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Throttle blade probably isn't centered in the throttle body. Loosen the two screws slightly and adjust until it doesn't scrape anymore.
Which two screws? On the side of the throttle body??
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There are two torx screws that hold the throttle blade on the shaft. Slightly loosen them and center the blade in the bore by actuating the throttle until there's no interference, then tighten those screws back up. Blue loctite on those threads is a good idea too.
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Ok thanks ill give it a try
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I had this same sticking on my ported TB. I took it off to clean it up. While I had it out, I adjusted the blade by taking the screws out and letting the throttle snap shut a few times. Was still sticking so I turned the adjustment screw on the side a tiny bit at a time until the sticking stopped but also made sure the blade was still fully closed. The I put some blue locktite on the screws and reinstalled them.

Now it snaps shut and opens smoothly with no more sticking.
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Originally Posted by TFFMP
I had this same sticking on my ported TB. I took it off to clean it up. While I had it out, I adjusted the blade by taking the screws out and letting the throttle snap shut a few times...
I did this and it still got stuck so I chamfered the edges of the TB blade with sandpaper and that fixed it for me.
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Originally Posted by Z28Fistergod
I did this and it still got stuck so I chamfered the edges of the TB blade with sandpaper and that fixed it for me.
thats what i was going to do, seemed a lot easier but ill try the other ideas first
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This is happening to mine to. I thought is was something with the throttle cable. Thanks, this has been bothering me.
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Originally Posted by Z28Fistergod
I did this and it still got stuck so I chamfered the edges of the TB blade with sandpaper and that fixed it for me.
I used K.I.S.S. because I didnt want to be buying a new TB after I accidentally took off too much material or something.

Thankfully, just turning the screw a little fixed the sticking
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 10:04 AM
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good info saving this for my tb port
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you can use a green scratchy to do same (Scothbrite),,wont remove material but if there is some gunk on there,,it will get rid of it....it is most likly the mentioned TB blade being off centered
It could also be your TB cable in need of some adjustment to make it pull without any slack. If there is slack, you will feel the sensation of being stuck, and suddenly opening up,,when in reality, your foot is pressing, but nothing is happening until the cable starts to pull after the slack has been used. These are only different scenarios and ideas to try. Also, be sure the spring area has no binding on the ends of the spring,,,sometimes they can get out of place during reassembly
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