open throttle

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Specifically, the Senate bill would require automobiles to be able to stop within a certain distance, even with an open throttle, a priority with safety advocates for many years.

From New York Times • May 4, 2010

Thus a signal for increased speed will open throttle valves, turn electric switches, regulate the supply of oil pouring into the boilers.

From Time Magazine Archive

I nearly ditched the car, for I was running with an open throttle and the grade was in our favor.

From The Motormaniacs by Osbourne, Lloyd

The character of combustion may be judged by the color of the flame which issues from it when the engine is running with an open throttle after nightfall.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred

If at any time your engine refuses to start with an open throttle, notice your governor stem, and you will find that it has been screwed down as far as it will go.

From Rough and Tumble Engineering by Maggard, James H.