Engine bay question

[sid the sloth]

Stupid as this sounds, can an M52 be revved directly from the engine bay or does one need to press the gas pedal? I searched but didn't come across anything. I there is a throttle with the wire on the right side of the engine by the air intake but it doesn't do anything. My Honda lets me rev the engine by moving the throttle cable that way. I've tried to rev it but the engine will sit at idle happy as can be.

[strad]

Yes it can. The cables are on the bottom side of the throttle body as I recall. Harder to get to than on some other cars. But doable.

[sid the sloth]

Ahh I had no idea it was on the bottom side. Thank you!

Just kidding. Same throttle I thought it was. Turns out that cable isn't moving in or out -- almost like it's stuck. Never a good sign...

[slocar]

Ahh I had no idea it was on the bottom side. Thank you!

Just kidding. Same throttle I thought it was. Turns out that cable isn't moving in or out -- almost like it's stuck. Never a good sign...

What now? You're not supposed to be able to rev it by pulling on the cable ... pull the butterfly open where the cable terminates ...

[sid the sloth]

This is what I was referring to:


Under the right most cable plug-in there is a place where you can use your thumb to move the black arch with the cable on it. That is what I thought will rev the engine. Where are you referring to slocar?

[Jakobie1086]

Dude that's the traction control throttle body. The ACTUAL throttle body is the thing actually bolted to the intake manifold. Right at the bottom you can see the cables.

[sid the sloth]

Jakobie - Yes, you're right. But then where is the place I can rev the engine from the bay? I looked around there but didn't see anything. What am I looking for?

[CMG]

Jakobie - Yes, you're right. But then where is the place I can rev the engine from the bay? I looked around there but didn't see anything. What am I looking for?

Not too sure you should be under the hood if you don't know what or where a tb is.

[Jakobie1086]

Not too sure you should be under the hood if you don't know what or where a tb is.

This. Not trying to offend, but I agree that you should leave the hood shut if you can't figure something this simple out.

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That is upsidedown relative to when you look at it in the car. See that arm sticking up? That's sticking down in your engine bay. Move it.

[sid the sloth]

Nope, not offended. I expect a smartass response for a stupid question on my part.

That aside, I do know what a throttle body is, just didn't realize what I moved was traction control related. My previous car was a Honda Civic and there was only one lever present which speed up the engine; two of them would have not been something I would have looked for. Now that I know I'll take a look at it in the morning.

[onepumpkinking]

I gotta ask why do you want to rev the engine from the engine bay anyways there's not much you need to do that for.

[15Michaeljoseph]

I gotta ask why do you want to rev the engine from the engine bay anyways there's not much you need to do that for.

because it's fun and it attracts the ladies :b

[sid the sloth]

haha fair question. I was checking the engine oil and adding washer fluid so thought it would be good to know. and yes. Ladies like the growl.

[flyfishvt]

I gotta ask why do you want to rev the engine from the engine bay anyways there's not much you need to do that for.

It started as just once a week I would get under the hood and rev the engine. Now its twice a day and getting worse. I'm going to a meeting of RA (revers anonamys) tonight to see if I can kick this thing. Its a sickness.

SA (spellers anonamys) is next week

[slocar]

It started as just once a week I would get under the hood and rev the engine. Now its twice a day and getting worse. I'm going to a meeting of RA (revers anonamys) tonight to see if I can kick this thing. Its a sickness.

SA (spellers anonamys) is next week

Revving the engine from under the hood has torn my family apart.

[sjpgoalie]

because it's fun and it attracts the ladies :b

Lmao it's a good way to send vibrations rippling through the bottom end, too. Cranks need drag. It's like rolling along with the car in neutral at 100mph - terrible for the driveshaft. Free revving is not good.

[sid the sloth]

You guys crack me up -- almost better than coffee in the morning before class hahaha

[cmor7965]

Revving the engine from under the hood has torn my family apart.

I have court tomorrow morning. When my car stopped working I had to keep my addiction up by revving the cars of others.

[Kaput]

Revving the engine from under the hood has torn my family apart.

My head exploded

[austinh]

because it's fun and it attracts the ladies :b

That's hilarious. Usually what I do to get laid lol.

[slocar]

Lmao it's a good way to send vibrations rippling through the bottom end, too. Cranks need drag. It's like rolling along with the car in neutral at 100mph - terrible for the driveshaft. Free revving is not good.

In other news, I also heard having the engine running at all puts wear on parts.

This forum is hilarious with how much everyone stresses over every little thing on their cars ...

[flyfishvt]

Lmao it's a good way to send vibrations rippling through the bottom end, too. Cranks need drag. It's like rolling along with the car in neutral at 100mph - terrible for the driveshaft. Free revving is not good.

Party pooper boooo hissss

[sid the sloth]

To hell with vibrations... I live in Minnesota the land of 10,000 mosquitoes and 10,000 potholes. If the car hasn't shaken itself to bits after a few days, I doubt a little revving will do anything harmful.

[WTBBT]

ONe thing i can think of....rev engine (2000 rpm) to get psi readings of high and low pressure when A/c manifold guage set attached. (checking your refrigant levels as manifold hangs under your hood)

I gotta ask why do you want to rev the engine from the engine bay anyways there's not much you need to do that for.

[jmo69]

ONe thing i can think of....rev engine (2000 rpm) to get psi readings of high and low pressure when A/c manifold guage set attached. (checking your refrigant levels as manifold hangs under your hood)

You realize this thread is 4 yrs old?

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