forgive me, weed wacker question

[371groundie]

i have an old husqy weed wacker that im trying to resurect after 6? years in storage.

it always had a stiff throttle. we would always use two hands to squeez the trottle, the set the throttle lock and run it WOT 100% of the time.

since ive had it apart i can find the cause. after the throttle cable leaves its cover, it wraps 90 degrees over a curved plastic peice, then hooks into the throttle linkage on the carb. the friction rubbing over this peice is causeing the stiff throttle. sorry its a sketch, i cant lay my hands on the camera right now.

i tried greaseing up the plastic peice, no effect
i tried using an old peice of fuel line as a sleeve, no effect

any ideas on how i can make this thing work easier? my trigger finger is gunna fall off!

 

[CentaurG2]

Sounds like it might be time for a new cable. I have had good luck on sticky cables with a product called Fluid Film. It is available at most tractor/large equipment type stores. Smells to high heaven due to a high lanolin content but does a good job at lubing cables and linkages. Just be aware than once applied that is difficult to remove. Good Luck

 

[371groundie]

the cable isnt the issue, its the friction between the cable and the guide it wraps around. i will try to post a picture when i get my camera back.

 

[outdoorlivin247]

Is there any attachment point for a small bell crank?...

 

[371groundie]

no but im thinking about a way to mount a pully of some sort? like i said, pic to come.