Just broke the world record for getting towed. 2 days in a row for two different problems. Problem 1: The cotter pin fell off the throttle position sensor cable. The transmission could not see the engine rpm's so refused to shift. One tow to Covington Power near Chattanooga TN and 15 minutes work and we were on our way.

Tow #2. The Barth decided it was a ten ton Toyota and refused to stop unless I stomped on the brake. It was idling at about 2000 rpm. I took it out of gear, turned it off and it would not start. Another tow to Cummins Southeast in Mississippi and 30 minutes of work determined that a bolt has come lose just enough to obstruct the accelerator cable from going to the idle position. They tightened the bolt and we were on our way.

The moral of the story: every once in a while, you might want to check your engine for lose or worn parts!

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Originally posted by Richard_Muise:

The moral of the story: every once in a while, you might want to check your engine for lose or worn parts!

Good Advice. One of the reasons airliners limp into the sky every morning is that mechanics stare at them during the night, looking for things like you mention.

Remember Bosworth Field.