Hand throttle

***Corey*** · 01-07-2003, 03:15 PM

I have read about these before being usefull to keep the RPMs up when winching.

Has anyone ever put one on?

Saw this on Slee's site.

I wonder if it will work on other Toys as well.

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jruz · 01-07-2003, 06:59 PM

I just think it's awesome that it's a "Toyota OEM hand throttle".

To the casual observer it would appear to be a secondary cigarette lighter. :pat:

I dunno though, I think I would spend my money on other stuff...and just keep using my OEM foot throttle...hehe...

Jim

Shane · 01-07-2003, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jruz
To the casual observer it would appear to be a secondary cigarette lighter.

I was thinking it looks a heck of a lot like a manual choke lever with the image that's on it... but ya, cool that it was available stock, goes to show that Toyota knows how to build a good rig. Now if they would just keep those things in there instead of taking them out (solid front axle among everything else)....

1Runner · 01-07-2003, 08:55 PM

Hey there Corey!! I dont know... looks VERY similar to the hand throttle I had in my 1974 Landcruiser. That was factory AND a life saver.
Along a similar line.... the rigs we run @ work all have a high idle sw. hooked up to the e-brake. Set the pedal, and the r's jump about 1k. The rigs are Fords, but the switches are installed by the co. that builds our ambulances. I dont know anymore about them, but I can ask, if youre interested.
BTW, you've got mail.

***Corey*** · 01-07-2003, 10:01 PM

I got your email a few hours ago, and sent you a reply shortly after.
Did you get it?
It was on the silencer.
Corey

JD · 01-08-2003, 06:13 AM

Oops see below

JD · 01-08-2003, 06:15 AM

Corey

Many of our Toys have factory hand throttles fitted.

These are the correct ones for Toys and I sent these 5 to guys in the US. I think at the time they cost about $US32ea including postage. The 3 in the middle are for 2 generations.

Toy Handthrottles

***Corey*** · 01-08-2003, 06:25 AM

Thanks John.

How hard are they to hook up?
They look like they differ quite a bit from the one on Slee's website.
Corey

Bundubasher · 01-08-2003, 06:38 AM

In my European 4Runner manual that's the manual choke lever. Rotate to the right to increase revs, rotate left to go back to idle.

JD · 01-08-2003, 07:23 AM

Corey

The handthrottle cable is already hooked up to small bracket that is welded to the existing throttle lever as its a complete gas pedal replacement. Its just a case of hooking your normal cable into the hole on the top and bolting the base plate to the floor as per normal.

Turn the knob clockwise to increase RPM and hold etc.

The actual cable knob on our Toys goes in a predrilled hole in a dash indent same as this 1 generation. A plastic plug is in those with no handthrottle. Must be the same over your way as the guys that got them put them in the same location. I removed this one after I took the pic, LOL.

Handthrottle location

JD · 01-08-2003, 07:28 AM

This pic shows the cable attachment a little clearer

Handthrottle

kerrs · 01-08-2003, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bundubasher
In my European 4Runner manual that's the manual choke lever. Rotate to the right to increase revs, rotate left to go back to idle.

Same in my UK spec, Excellent for defrosting in cold weather, or the jump starting other cars.

Kerr

01-08-2003, 06:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
JD Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 126	Oops see below Last edited by JD; 01-08-2003 at 06:16 AM.

01-08-2003, 06:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bundubasher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Zimbabwe Posts: 150	In my European 4Runner manual that's the manual choke lever. Rotate to the right to increase revs, rotate left to go back to idle. __________________ Jeremy "Enzo" Elphick-Pooley www.Africa4x4Cafe.com WWW.Africa4x4Overland.com UK spec '94 4Runner 3.0 Turbo Diesel

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01-07-2003, 06:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
jruz Guest Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,093	I just think it's awesome that it's a "Toyota OEM hand throttle". To the casual observer it would appear to be a secondary cigarette lighter. :pat: I dunno though, I think I would spend my money on other stuff...and just keep using my OEM foot throttle...hehe... Jim

01-07-2003, 08:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
1Runner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: currently at large Posts: 902	Hey there Corey!! I dont know... looks VERY similar to the hand throttle I had in my 1974 Landcruiser. That was factory AND a life saver. Along a similar line.... the rigs we run @ work all have a high idle sw. hooked up to the e-brake. Set the pedal, and the r's jump about 1k. The rigs are Fords, but the switches are installed by the co. that builds our ambulances. I dont know anymore about them, but I can ask, if youre interested. BTW, you've got mail.

01-07-2003, 10:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,077	I got your email a few hours ago, and sent you a reply shortly after. Did you get it? It was on the silencer. Corey

01-08-2003, 06:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
JD Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 126	Corey Many of our Toys have factory hand throttles fitted. These are the correct ones for Toys and I sent these 5 to guys in the US. I think at the time they cost about $US32ea including postage. The 3 in the middle are for 2 generations. Toy Handthrottles

01-08-2003, 06:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,077	Thanks John. How hard are they to hook up? They look like they differ quite a bit from the one on Slee's website. Corey

01-08-2003, 07:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
JD Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 126	Corey The handthrottle cable is already hooked up to small bracket that is welded to the existing throttle lever as its a complete gas pedal replacement. Its just a case of hooking your normal cable into the hole on the top and bolting the base plate to the floor as per normal. Turn the knob clockwise to increase RPM and hold etc. The actual cable knob on our Toys goes in a predrilled hole in a dash indent same as this 1 generation. A plastic plug is in those with no handthrottle. Must be the same over your way as the guys that got them put them in the same location. I removed this one after I took the pic, LOL. Handthrottle location

01-08-2003, 07:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
JD Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 126	This pic shows the cable attachment a little clearer Handthrottle