Sticking throttle action on my 69 Tri Power
Hi Everyone,
Over the last month my throttle action has been sticking at the top when slowly pushing down on the pedal. I found this description (which describes my issue perfectly) on another forum when I searched Google:
" I have a 1969 Corvette 427 Tri Power that has a stiff accelerator pedal only when engine is running (near beginning of travel). When engine is off the pedal is very smooth. I read some other posts that talk about checking the springs, linkages & throttle cable. However, since the problem is only during engine running I think more is going on.
The car takes off like a rocket if you accelerate too hard so I would like to keep the car on the road by having a smooth pedal"
Has anyone experienced this? The fix for this Op was to do with his linkages being incorrectly fitted. My linkages have been in the same position since I refurbish carbs 6 months ago but this has only just started to happen.
I have a new cable to fit but haven't at this stage checked rods and fittings under the dash, but I have noticed it is harder to start when cold, if that helps at all.
Cheers
Grahame
Over the last month my throttle action has been sticking at the top when slowly pushing down on the pedal. I found this description (which describes my issue perfectly) on another forum when I searched Google:
" I have a 1969 Corvette 427 Tri Power that has a stiff accelerator pedal only when engine is running (near beginning of travel). When engine is off the pedal is very smooth. I read some other posts that talk about checking the springs, linkages & throttle cable. However, since the problem is only during engine running I think more is going on.
The car takes off like a rocket if you accelerate too hard so I would like to keep the car on the road by having a smooth pedal"
Has anyone experienced this? The fix for this Op was to do with his linkages being incorrectly fitted. My linkages have been in the same position since I refurbish carbs 6 months ago but this has only just started to happen.
I have a new cable to fit but haven't at this stage checked rods and fittings under the dash, but I have noticed it is harder to start when cold, if that helps at all.
Cheers
Grahame
