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sticky point when accelerating
i did a search of these forums & couldn't find a thread about this issue:
as i'm depressing the foot pedal, about an inch info it, there's a sticky point, something is hanging up...i can push thru it, its annoying though... i thought maybe the pedal on the inside of the car as getting a little rusty so i applied some silicone...the "hitch" is still there...so it must be in the cable or the carb linkage... carb was recently fixed to correct a "bog" when just starting out (no bog ay all if i mashed the pedal)....bog is gone & this just recently developed... how do i go about tracking down where the hitch is? 71 400, orginal 4 bbl carb... |
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It may be the carb throttle plates hanging up in the bore.
If you loosen all four of the carb hold down bolts does the issue change?
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will have to check...i'll put that on the list of items to check...thx
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Check carb gasket interference also.
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Throttle Cable is capable of a hsving a broken steel wire strand that digs into the sheath.
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Pedal bushings can make one sticky.
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How does the throttle action feel from under the hood?
Try working the throttle - with the engine OFF - using the short length of cable that is exposed right where it attaches to the carburetor.
It's sometimes easier to do this with the throttle springs removed, but REMEMBER to reattach the springs before you close the hood. You may find that the 'stiffness' is the return spring on the secondary throttle shaft offering more resistance when you push into the secondaries. If it is a cable problem, you will be able to feel the binding in the cable. In that case, disconnect the cable at the carb attachment and check the carb alone for smooth operation. Good luck! |
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Any possible alignment issues where the cable may be pulling at the throttle shaft at an angle?
Perhaps pull the cable off the carb linkage and attached a return spring to the cable end and exersize it to see if the problem remains with the cable or foot pedal assembly.
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not saying that is your issue, its a good idea to check all the things mentioned above, but if there is no binding in the cable or pedal bushing issues, it could just be the resistance of the secondaries youre feeling. |
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that was my first thought which is why i figured the first easy step would be to spray some silicone under the pedal...didn't resolve the issue :-(
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Spraying them won't do any good if they're cracked or broken. They're plastic and can crack. If you eliminate everything carb and cable, pull the pedal assembly and take them out and have a look.
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'65 Tempest 467 3650# 11.30@120.31 |
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Could be the secondary lockout if its doing it while still cold and the choke isn't fully open yet. That will make the throttle harder to push when trying to get into the secondary throttle blades.
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Another good possibility.....
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The lockout is on the passenger's side and is not difficult to disable. The secondary throttle blade lockout, AND the secondary flapper lockouts on the earlier carbs are removed or disabled as standard procedure whenever we work on a quadrajetjet. Here's a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mwX06-3LV8 Good luck! |
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happens all the time, any temp...same spot in pedal push....maybe an inch into the push of the pedal
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thx, will do
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I recently had a similar thing happen, but it was hanging on throttle close. Verified at the TBI, no issue, but at the pedal there was a bind. Turned out to be the factory cable was fraying inside it's sheath near the peddle assembly.
If it's the original cable, it would be worth removing and inspecting the movement of the cable within the sheathing to verify that's not the cause. I replaced with a Lokar cut to fit cable which is very nice.
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