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messed up c-10 · 06-14-2003, 11:44 AM

Ever since I bought my truck my Gas pedal has been really stiff. Even after I replaced the throttle cable its still stiff. It doesn't normally bother me but since I have to drive so far to work and my cruise control doesn't work I'm just getting tired of the pedal being so stiff. It really sucks sometimes because the way you have to push it is all or nothing. Any ideas why its so stiff?

ocbaud · 06-14-2003, 12:01 PM

you need leg muscles:p

messed up c-10 · 06-14-2003, 12:07 PM

I got them. It sucked though after driving car for two months thats fine then switching back to this. It took awhile to build that right leg back up.

85 K5 · 06-14-2003, 01:02 PM

Disconnect the TV cable (assuming you have the 700R4) and try. Every little thing helps. Disassemble and clean the pedal assembly inside the cab, replace the cable or lubricate, lube the tv cable and spray carb cleaner on the linkages. It will still be stiff but slightly more tolerable.

bigd65 · 06-14-2003, 02:58 PM

you probably have a EDDY 1406 and have the double return spring

messed up c-10 · 06-14-2003, 03:03 PM

The throttle kit came with two springs but we had to take one of them off because with both of them on there the only way to push the pedal down was to stand on it. So now I just have one spring. When I was working on my q-jet I didn't have the spring connected and the pedal felt great but when I put it back on it got alot tighter.Would shortening the throttle cable so that there isn't as much slack help out alot.

**old Rusty C10** · 06-14-2003, 04:47 PM

try eplacing the throttle return spring sometimes they are too small and make it harder to push

2tankin79 · 06-14-2003, 05:43 PM

i've got this same problem, and i have double springs on the edelbrock, it was all or nothing, and i only have my permit, so my parents have to ride with me all the time, and they would always say, "What was that for?!" when i'd hit the gas because it was so hard to push down, and it'd go all the way to the floor once i did get it pushed down, what i did to help out a little (but not much) was strech the springs a little so it wouldnt be so stiff, this only helped a little.. i hate having this problem though, and know what you mean..

phantom dually · 06-15-2003, 02:42 AM

I had the same prob with the POS 1406 edelbrock. It was new out of the box and did this. I put some oring lube on the black nub that I assume is for the fuel pump that is in the carb. This worked for me. I will never buy one again as they are JUNK in my opinion. Just me though so no comments please!! Great for cheap replacment part but not a performance piece.

messed up c-10 · 06-19-2003, 08:57 PM

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Originally posted by 2tankin79
i've got this same problem, and i have double springs on the edelbrock, it was all or nothing, and i only have my permit, so my parents have to ride with me all the time, and they would always say, "What was that for?!" when i'd hit the gas because it was so hard to push down, and it'd go all the way to the floor once i did get it pushed down, what i did to help out a little (but not much) was strech the springs a little so it wouldnt be so stiff, this only helped a little.. i hate having this problem though, and know what you mean..

Hey I streched out the spring and its alot easier now. I also had to buy a new throttle cable so that might have helped too.

Russell · 06-19-2003, 09:15 PM

lol, anyone know why my brakes would be insanely stiff? I push on them and they brake NOW, instant lockup without putting them all the way down... Now, I am not complaining too much, better than none :p But it would be nice to soften em' up a bit...

*mike reeh* · 06-19-2003, 10:27 PM

regarding the stiff throttle, I have a new cable and it was real stiff out of the box.. so I took a can of lithium grease (spray can) and sprayed some into the cable sheath then used compressed air to force it all the way thru the sheath.. it helped a lot .. in fact its about ready for it again..

btw, the factory double throttle spring is superior to others.. I dont know why you guys are dissin it..

mike

06-14-2003, 11:44 AM	#1
messed up c-10 RHCP afficianado Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McLoud, OK Posts: 789	Gas pedal hard to push Ever since I bought my truck my Gas pedal has been really stiff. Even after I replaced the throttle cable its still stiff. It doesn't normally bother me but since I have to drive so far to work and my cruise control doesn't work I'm just getting tired of the pedal being so stiff. It really sucks sometimes because the way you have to push it is all or nothing. Any ideas why its so stiff? __________________ ~Ryan~ 89 S-10 Blazer with a 4.3L 96 Ford Crown Vic P71 4.6L V8. This car rocks. Here are some links to some good music. Jack Johnson Donavon Frankenreiter

06-14-2003, 12:07 PM	#3
messed up c-10 RHCP afficianado Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McLoud, OK Posts: 789	I got them. It sucked though after driving car for two months thats fine then switching back to this. It took awhile to build that right leg back up. __________________ ~Ryan~ 89 S-10 Blazer with a 4.3L 96 Ford Crown Vic P71 4.6L V8. This car rocks. Here are some links to some good music. Jack Johnson Donavon Frankenreiter

06-14-2003, 01:02 PM	#4
85 K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Spring TX Posts: 113	Disconnect the TV cable (assuming you have the 700R4) and try. Every little thing helps. Disassemble and clean the pedal assembly inside the cab, replace the cable or lubricate, lube the tv cable and spray carb cleaner on the linkages. It will still be stiff but slightly more tolerable. __________________ 350 Crate 10 bolt 3.73 2.5 lift 32x11.50 1904 Edelbrock http://www.oplnk.net/~spirit/K5front.jpg

06-14-2003, 02:58 PM	#5
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Posts: 1,930	you probably have a EDDY 1406 and have the double return spring __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab (Dark Spiral Gray)

06-14-2003, 03:03 PM	#6
messed up c-10 RHCP afficianado Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McLoud, OK Posts: 789	The throttle kit came with two springs but we had to take one of them off because with both of them on there the only way to push the pedal down was to stand on it. So now I just have one spring. When I was working on my q-jet I didn't have the spring connected and the pedal felt great but when I put it back on it got alot tighter.Would shortening the throttle cable so that there isn't as much slack help out alot. __________________ ~Ryan~ 89 S-10 Blazer with a 4.3L 96 Ford Crown Vic P71 4.6L V8. This car rocks. Here are some links to some good music. Jack Johnson Donavon Frankenreiter

06-14-2003, 12:01 PM	#2
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	you need leg muscles:p

06-14-2003, 04:47 PM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	try eplacing the throttle return spring sometimes they are too small and make it harder to push __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-14-2003, 05:43 PM	#8
2tankin79 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: indiana Posts: 288	i've got this same problem, and i have double springs on the edelbrock, it was all or nothing, and i only have my permit, so my parents have to ride with me all the time, and they would always say, "What was that for?!" when i'd hit the gas because it was so hard to push down, and it'd go all the way to the floor once i did get it pushed down, what i did to help out a little (but not much) was strech the springs a little so it wouldnt be so stiff, this only helped a little.. i hate having this problem though, and know what you mean..

06-15-2003, 02:42 AM	#9
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	I had the same prob with the POS 1406 edelbrock. It was new out of the box and did this. I put some oring lube on the black nub that I assume is for the fuel pump that is in the carb. This worked for me. I will never buy one again as they are JUNK in my opinion. Just me though so no comments please!! Great for cheap replacment part but not a performance piece. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

06-19-2003, 09:15 PM	#11
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	lol, anyone know why my brakes would be insanely stiff? I push on them and they brake NOW, instant lockup without putting them all the way down... Now, I am not complaining too much, better than none :p But it would be nice to soften em' up a bit... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

06-19-2003, 10:27 PM	#12
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 684	regarding the stiff throttle, I have a new cable and it was real stiff out of the box.. so I took a can of lithium grease (spray can) and sprayed some into the cable sheath then used compressed air to force it all the way thru the sheath.. it helped a lot .. in fact its about ready for it again.. btw, the factory double throttle spring is superior to others.. I dont know why you guys are dissin it.. mike



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