Throttle knob removal.

I know this is an old thread, but maybe this will help someone down the line... my throttle knob was too tight to turn. I don't have a strap wrench. I used a small torch on the metal shift handle an inch below the knob. I suppose I had the torch on there about 45 seconds, until a faint bit of smoke appeared at the base of the knob. I kept the torch moving on the chromed handle, not just in one spot. I let the shifter cool for about a minute and then the knob turned off easily--of course, I had apparently smoked the glue between the wooden knob and its threaded bushing. But once the wood was off, a channel locks on the bushing removed it without much fuss.

I know this sounds too simple, however, I had the same trouble. Soaked it in WD40 overnite and it then came off easy.

I had the same problem and finally resorted to breaking out my Dremmel tool and used a small cutting wheel to cut thru the old wooden knob to expose the insert. I then carefully cut the insert down the side as not to cut into the threads of the control arm. Piece of cake. Be sure to use a drop cloth so you don't get the wood and metal shavings in your carpet.

Had the same issue... I had pliers on the control arm, to keep it from twisting, and then used another set of pliers right on the metal bushing that is barely exposed below the wood knob. It felt like it was going to break the whole assembly, but it eventually broke loose. Good luck.

I've got the original knob on the throttle that won't come off.

I've taken some tight one's off before with no problem , but this one seems to be glued or superman put it on somewhere down the line of PO's.

I've PB"d it, put voodoo roots on it, tried holding it just under the knob on the metal part with pliers or any thing to keep it from twisting, but it won't give.   I can't bring myself to break it off on purpose. I even got creative and painted the old wooden knob to match the purple , but i'd rather have the new one on.

    Any other suggestions before I have to settle for the old knob ?

Would the control arm be sturdy enough to put the heat gun on it and not melt. Maybe that would loosen what ever is holding it tight ?