240znz Posted July 14, 2003 Share #1 Posted July 14, 2003 First post on my Zed.Attached is a photo of the two levers that are in the console in my 71 240Z. The left hand one is the choke (has typical butterfly symbol) but the lever on the right has got me stumped.It is a symbol that I can best describe as a butterfly in a venturi with three what looks like squirts of some thing at the bottom of the venturi.My Haynes manual turns up on Friday but its bugging me.Cheers. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/7003-what-does-this-lever-do/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrally Posted July 14, 2003 Share #2 Posted July 14, 2003 It's the hand throttle! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/7003-what-does-this-lever-do/#findComment-43848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
240znz Posted July 14, 2003 Author Share #3 Posted July 14, 2003 Say what?????? A hand throttle? What is that for? Are you soposed to adjust it for idle or something???Still got me stumped? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/7003-what-does-this-lever-do/#findComment-43851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrally Posted July 14, 2003 Share #4 Posted July 14, 2003 You heard right, a hand throttle.It was the 240z version of cruise control!It only appeared in the early models, such as your's.Probably of no use in NZ, but no-doubtably popular on the freeways in Japan and the US.By the way, congratualtions on a fine pickup. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/7003-what-does-this-lever-do/#findComment-43852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
240znz Posted July 14, 2003 Author Share #5 Posted July 14, 2003 Thanks Zedrally...yes I am happy as hell to have it...at last. Not without some work mind you but that was realised once I had had a good look at it, so I kno wwhat I'm in for.As for the hand throttle.....what a classic. Yes we have enough straight roads in New Zealand to use it. I tried using it when I drove it home but it didn't do anything. I'll add it to the list (ever expanding) of things to do/sort/fit/swear at.Cheers. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/7003-what-does-this-lever-do/#findComment-43853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjcurtis Posted July 14, 2003 Share #6 Posted July 14, 2003 If the hand throttle is not working, it may be disconnected at the attach point, check in the cabin next to the steering column it attaches to the normal throttle set upat the top, you should be able to see it clearly with a torch when you actuate the throttle lever.CheerSteve :classic: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/7003-what-does-this-lever-do/#findComment-43857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav240z Posted July 14, 2003 Share #7 Posted July 14, 2003 Originally posted by 240znz Thanks Zedrally...yes I am happy as hell to have it...at last. Not without some work mind you but that was realised once I had had a good look at it, so I kno wwhat I'm in for. As for the hand throttle.....what a classic. Yes we have enough straight roads in New Zealand to use it. I tried using it when I drove it home but it didn't do anything. I'll add it to the list (ever expanding) of things to do/sort/fit/swear at. Cheers. Bastard early Z owners you guys get all the special goods . Nah that's why I want an early 240z series 1 as they are refered to, just because they have all the little things the later ones don't and of course there more valuble , you look after her now won't you. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/7003-what-does-this-lever-do/#findComment-43876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasz Posted July 14, 2003 Share #8 Posted July 14, 2003 Hmmmm....Mine does not have this and it was made 8/70 which is titled as a '71. Was this not a goodie that was on the US market cars? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/7003-what-does-this-lever-do/#findComment-43881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EScanlon Posted July 14, 2003 Share #9 Posted July 14, 2003 Few American cars had this to begin with, and even fewer survived the Dealer "prep" on this item (they removed them).Sadly, American's were not easily accustomed to a hand throttle and more problems and liabilities arose from it than it was worth.Although several folks refer to it as a "Crude Early 240Z Cruise Control", I've heard that it actually was supposed to be used in warming the engine up in cold climates.I just checked my owner's manual (U.S.) and no mention, nor illustration of it could be found.Maybe someone like Alan can help elucidate on this.2¢ Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/7003-what-does-this-lever-do/#findComment-43887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrOxLaMuS© Posted July 14, 2003 Share #10 Posted July 14, 2003 a hand throttle? now that's cool... .. anyone know anywhere where I can snatch one? Hell if you can find it in a junkyard.. i'll pay $$$ Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/7003-what-does-this-lever-do/#findComment-43892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdbrandy Posted July 14, 2003 Share #11 Posted July 14, 2003 My 11/69 US production car has the hand throttle...although the PO removed the cable from it (he said that he thought it was dangerous ). Looks like I should be able to fabricate a cable to get it to work again since the lever is still there. I don't know what the connection looks like on the throttle linkage end yet - hopefully he didn't remove something there as well that I'll have to find and replace... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/7003-what-does-this-lever-do/#findComment-43905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EScanlon Posted July 14, 2003 Share #12 Posted July 14, 2003 If I recall, you CAN get the complete Choke & Throttle Cable and lever linkage from MSA. Not sure about VB. I got mine from a boneyard.As far as how it connects, this is tricky as it is important to remember that the throttle is connected directly to the accelerator pedal. It connects to the TOP of the linkage so that when you PULL on the lever it also pulls on the lever that your foot PUSHES on. The mechanism is such that if you should push on the pedal you will not bind nor have the cable disconnect.The cable has the regular sheathing and end ball of lead. The cable goes through a nylon cable holder that clips onto the top of the acc. pedal. The cable holder keeps the cable attached to the pedal while you use the pedal normally. Then when you pull on the lever for the throttle the lead ball is too big to go through the hole in the holder, hence you pull on the lever. Just like if you were holding your foot on the pedal. If you should wish to accelerate more than the hand throttle is set for, that's no problem as the cable will just slip through the holder.FWIW Enrique Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/7003-what-does-this-lever-do/#findComment-43909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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