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Sticky accelerator pedal??
vegas_ss Offline
Senior Member
#1
Occasionally when the accelerator is floored it sticks wide open.  Stomping on it usually will release it.  I can never duplicate the problem with the engine not running and all the linkage looks fine.  At first I thought the pedal may be getting stuck on the floor mat but doesn't seem to be the case.  I was wondering if the throttle linkage may be binding up somewhere but am not finding anything.  Thought I would check if anyone has any ideas?  Thanks
1987 TC, 5sp, Boport Stage 3 Head/2.1 Cam
1996 Impala SS, DCM, Borla Cat Back, too much other stuff!!! (SOLD)
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 6M, 6.2l LS3, Kooks Long Tube, Hi Flo Cats, Mild Cam
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Kuch Offline
Senior Member
#2
Vegas,
I would remove the throttle body, give it a good cleaning and check for smooth movement throughout the whole range. While it's apart, check the throttle cable for same smooth operation, if you feel any catching or notchy sections, clean, lubricate, and reassemble. These would be the only two parts I can think of that would cause it to stick.
1988 Turbo Coupe, Black/Black, 5 Speed, Moonroof,  T3/T4, ported E6, 255LPH, Kirban, Stinger Exhaust, MGW shifter, K&N, Gillis valve, BP1.5, PIMPx, Koni's
1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL, 390 6V, Big Solid cam, Headers,3.89's, 4 Speed, Vast and fast
1960 Ford Starliner, 292 Y Block, 312 4bbl intake, headers, 3 Speed, slow and low
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Jeff K Offline
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#3
^^^ +1000!
Jeff Korn

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86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP N2O, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.
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vegas_ss Offline
Senior Member
#4
Thanks guys... I'll give it a try. Pretty sure I've cleaned/checked the TB before. I'll give it another shot. This unfortunately has been going on for quite some time, just forget about it until it strikes again, which was yesterday!
1987 TC, 5sp, Boport Stage 3 Head/2.1 Cam
1996 Impala SS, DCM, Borla Cat Back, too much other stuff!!! (SOLD)
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 6M, 6.2l LS3, Kooks Long Tube, Hi Flo Cats, Mild Cam
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