Accelerator pedal

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Richard Every
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Accelerator pedal

Post by Richard Every » Sun Aug 13, 2023 6:10 am

Accelerator pedal is sticking full open due to catching on something. Anyone know what is causing this?
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peter_winney
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Re: Accelerator pedal

Post by peter_winney » Sun Aug 13, 2023 11:56 am

Possible causes:
  • Pedal stuck under footmat
  • Broken return spring
  • linkage needs lubrication - light oil
  • linkage jams on something
  • butterfly in carb sticking
Suggest U get an assistant to move the throttle pedal while you look at the mechanism under the bonnet.
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Ivor Hawkins
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Re: Accelerator pedal

Post by Ivor Hawkins » Sun Aug 13, 2023 6:43 pm

My first check would be to disconnect the linkage from the carb (the little enclosed ball joint) and you can isolate whether it is the pedal end or the carb end!
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