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General Discussion => Q & A => Topic started by: gsal on March 10, 2019, 09:36:12 AM

Title: gas pedal problem
Post by: gsal on March 10, 2019, 09:36:12 AM

Hi Guy's, I need some help and you guy's always are a big help. I have a factory dual quad set up on my car. I have had the engine out of it for 2 years and just got it all back together and I can't get the gas pedal to work correctly. I'm thinking a spring problem. I know I don't have the right springs. My pedal has a hard spot as soon as I push it. If I step hard on the pedal it is fine until it returns. I don't remember where they were but I have one on the bracket on the firewall but that spring runs almost up and down. Any help is appreciated.

Title: Re: gas pedal problem
Post by: TrunkMonkey on March 10, 2019, 12:10:48 PM

Check the two nylon rollers the pedal "rides". If they are broken and do not roll, the pedal will drag or feel "gritty" rather than smooth.

I have only the one "vertical" spring on my 2x4 in the '64 Skylark and have no issues with it, but I did "recondition" all the components and greased the rollers, and the pivot on the firewall side.

Title: Re: gas pedal problem
Post by: gsal on March 10, 2019, 01:02:17 PM

Thanks for the tip. I'll check it out.