Tightening Throttle Cable - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

klwebb · 06-02-2016, 01:23 PM

I've got a 77 Silverado with a 350 and the gas pedal has quite a bit of play in it, the cable seems to have a lot of slack and the truck doesn't accelerate the way I'd like it to or need it too. How can I tighten the cable?

Axle · 06-06-2016, 10:30 AM

Bend the top of the throttle pedal arm.

NJ C10 Guy · 06-06-2016, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by klwebb

I've got a 77 Silverado with a 350 and the gas pedal has quite a bit of play in it, the cable seems to have a lot of slack and the truck doesn't accelerate the way I'd like it to or need it too. How can I tighten the cable?

You can buy a new throttle cable cheap, whether it's stock ~$25 or a universal like a Lokar ~$45+. I'd strongly recommend getting a new one. If yours is showing signs of wear you are probably on borrowed time.

06-02-2016, 01:23 PM	#1
klwebb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Gilbert,AZ Posts: 90	Tightening Throttle Cable I've got a 77 Silverado with a 350 and the gas pedal has quite a bit of play in it, the cable seems to have a lot of slack and the truck doesn't accelerate the way I'd like it to or need it too. How can I tighten the cable? __________________ 18 year old girl who loves old trucks •Previous Projects• 1971 c10 longbed 350/350 1977 Silverado longbed 350/350 1978 K10 shortbed 350/t400 lifted 6 inches on 33s "LONGBED LIVES MATTER"

06-06-2016, 10:30 AM	#2
Axle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SW Ontario Posts: 1,212	Re: Tightening Throttle Cable Bend the top of the throttle pedal arm.



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