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Old 03-02-2016, 05:01 PM   #2
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Re: Gas pedal works backwards now

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Originally Posted by Mrturner1 View Post
I pulled the engine, rebuilt it and put it back in, and now my gas pedal doesn't push Dow to open throttle. Instead, when I grab the metal arm behind the plastic pedal and lift, the throttle opens and closes fine....any ideas? I'd love to start this thing today
You need to have the throttle rod (or cable depending on what year your truck is) on the top of the throttle arm on the carb. It sounds like you might have it on the bottom (below center).....

More information on your setup would be nice, or a picture of the carb & linkage....

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