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blackbird307


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I have a 1966 Beaumont, I was wondering if there was ever a spring attached to the accelerator pedal to keep it depressed. Right now the only thing keeping it depressed is the throttle linkage on the carburetor, somehow I don't think that's how it works. 

Accelerator pedal is extremely sensitive and sometimes sends me flying.

 

Anyone know?



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There should be a return spring hooked to the carb. On the same link as the throttle linkage. And I'm pretty sure you don't mean depressed. That would be full throttle. 



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I had a car once that depressed me   biggrin



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Doesn't the spring on some of these go to the oil filler tube?

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Well the piston return spring sure does. biggrin Sorry couldn't help myself. Actually I haven't seen it but anything's possible. Mine goes back to the plug wire bracket. But it's 68 B body. 



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Q jets pretty much started the rearward return springs in 1966.

Earlier Engines went forward as well as some later 2 bbls.

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I would like to increase the resistance at my foot lol. Anyone have any suggestions? Is there a way to make the spring more stronger?

I have an edelbrock performer carb.

Thanks!



-- Edited by blackbird307 on Monday 22nd of August 2016 03:35:09 PM

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Factory carbs used two springs as below.

Best to post pictures of your setup for accurate advice.

Thanks
Randy

 

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-- Edited by GLHS60 on Monday 22nd of August 2016 05:18:14 PM

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