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billsbowtie · 10-23-2003, 11:47 PM

i got a new toy 71 chevy the gas pedal is hard to push at frist and the it takes and jumps what is the problem can anyone help thanks bill

Longhorn Man · 10-23-2003, 11:49 PM

Take a look at the throttle cable. If anything is bent...replace it.
Actually, I think I would replace it just for general purpose. A stuck throttle can put a crimp in your day...and in your hood.

BadAssChevy502 · 10-24-2003, 05:00 AM

replace it ,they cost less, compare to your life

jcalisi · 10-24-2003, 08:27 AM

Mine was like that as well, but it also had a cruise control built in. At around 50 - 60 the throttle would stick... Come to find out the bushings in my carb was worn out and the shaft was sticking in a few spots.

Just another thing to look for.

Don Smith · 10-24-2003, 06:32 PM

This happend to me after I put 71 style cable in 68 truck. The problem is with plastic housings for the cable at the carb. (one part is attached to carb. fitting and the other is atttached to the grommet that goes through the cable bracket). One part slides into the other and at times they can become slightly seperated and one end of the plastic will grab the front of the other and when you try to accelerate the pedal will be hard and suddeny it will release. I solved mine by using a razor and beveled the housing part that is attached to carb. fitting and put some silicone grease on the lip also.

billsbowtie · 10-24-2003, 11:59 PM

thanks for the info i sounds like don smiths problem it only sticks when staring to give it gas thanks every body bill

da-burb · 10-25-2003, 08:50 AM

I had an old truck that stuck every once and a while. It turned out to be the factory rubber floor matt. After 30 years it had a little pucker right below the gas pedal that would catch the pedal and cause it to act like a stuck throttle. Sometimes it is right there before your eyes.

10-23-2003, 11:47 PM	#1
billsbowtie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rose hill V.A. 24281 Posts: 17,997	help with sticky gas pedal i got a new toy 71 chevy the gas pedal is hard to push at frist and the it takes and jumps what is the problem can anyone help thanks bill

10-24-2003, 05:00 AM	#3
BadAssChevy502 Yeh It's Fast Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Zwijndrecht ,The Netherlands ,Europe Posts: 143	replace it replace it ,they cost less, compare to your life __________________ (I'm sorry if the spelling isn't correct,i'm trying the best I can ) 1972 C20 3/4 Pickup Fleetside 502ci Th400 Click here to view pictures of my truck 1971 C20 3/4 Pickup Fleetside 350ci 3speed manual gearbox "IF IT AIN'T BROKE DON'T TRY TO FIX IT" Zwijndrecht, The Netherlands Europe

10-24-2003, 08:27 AM	#4
jcalisi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 126	Mine was like that as well, but it also had a cruise control built in. At around 50 - 60 the throttle would stick... Come to find out the bushings in my carb was worn out and the shaft was sticking in a few spots. Just another thing to look for. __________________ Jon 1968 C10 Custom

10-24-2003, 06:32 PM	#5
Don Smith Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hampton, Ga, USA Posts: 217	This happend to me after I put 71 style cable in 68 truck. The problem is with plastic housings for the cable at the carb. (one part is attached to carb. fitting and the other is atttached to the grommet that goes through the cable bracket). One part slides into the other and at times they can become slightly seperated and one end of the plastic will grab the front of the other and when you try to accelerate the pedal will be hard and suddeny it will release. I solved mine by using a razor and beveled the housing part that is attached to carb. fitting and put some silicone grease on the lip also. __________________ 68 Short Stepside, 350, quadrajet, 700r4, 3:73 posi, power front discs, HEI, Factory Air, Tilt, Tach, accelerator cable instead of rod, sway bar. 96 Impala SS 97 Monte Carlo

10-24-2003, 11:59 PM	#6
billsbowtie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rose hill V.A. 24281 Posts: 17,997	thanks for the info i sounds like don smiths problem it only sticks when staring to give it gas thanks every body bill __________________ i have 67/72 chevy truck parts f/s.

10-23-2003, 11:49 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Take a look at the throttle cable. If anything is bent...replace it. Actually, I think I would replace it just for general purpose. A stuck throttle can put a crimp in your day...and in your hood.

10-25-2003, 08:50 AM	#7
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I had an old truck that stuck every once and a while. It turned out to be the factory rubber floor matt. After 30 years it had a little pucker right below the gas pedal that would catch the pedal and cause it to act like a stuck throttle. Sometimes it is right there before your eyes. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

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