[mikediaz]

Les - you're a life saver! Thanks for all the helpful advice please don't stray too far from this thread!!

I did get the butterflies out of the throttle shaft last night. I looked closely and figured out how they were held in place.
I see your point on only bushing them if they are loose, mine were not loose upon removal, i cleaned them and will check again upon putting back together.

I'll let you all know how well i can close them when cleened.