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Air Throttle Solution for King Control Issue

Well, after many diversions, I finally finished my air throttle project. I replaced the King throttle control function with an air unit but retained the King cruise control function. The cruise works fine but I ran six 14 gauge wires front to back in anticipation of me or the next guy installing a Rostra cruise unit later on.

I just took it out for a test drive and all is well. The new TPS is communicating with the Allison and it is shifting well. The only difference I noticed is that it shifts into 6th three or four mph higher.

I'm writing up a how-to on this which will include parts and pricing for those of you living in fear (as I was) of the inevitable King failure.

Attribution: Alan Ortiz, Bill Willett and Chuck for much appreciated photos along with Rodger and a couple other guys on other forums.
jor

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Re: Air Throttle Solution for King Control Issue

Reply #1 –
Yay!  This will be good news for many.  I am interested just because it is interesting.
Matt B
1998 u-320

Re: Air Throttle Solution for King Control Issue

Reply #2 –
Quote from: jor –
Well, after many diversions, I finally finished my air throttle project. I replaced the King throttle control function with an air unit but retained the King cruise control function.

I just took it out for a test drive and all is well. The new TPS is communicating with the Allison and it is shifting well.

jor

A good and recommended upgrade if your King Control throttle fails-- air throttle and King Control cruise.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: Air Throttle Solution for King Control Issue

Reply #3 –
Thanks in advance for listing how and parts.
Know it's something I'll be doing.
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
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2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
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