Gas Pedal problems

[adistler1]

Today, I finished working on my fuel filters and fuel pump, but as I went to prime it, my gas pedal broke and lost all tension. How the hell do I approach this problem?

Thanks!

 

[spotcruiser]

What year and model? Stock carb or aftermarket?

 

[adistler1]

Sorry, I always forget about the make/model! It's a 79 FJ40. It does have an aftermarket Holly carb. It's like it just came unhooked, but I don't know where to look to fix it... this is all new to me, but I INSIST on doing it myself.

 

[Dave E]

I'd guess that it is either where the cable attaches to the carb, or where the cable attaches to the pedal. There is a chance the cable broke in the center, but the ends see the most stress.


Dave

 

[redrustbucket]

My throttle cable broke a while back. Picked up a generic kit at Autozone that works great, stainless too! Pics would also help.

 

[spotcruiser]

I'd guess that it is either where the cable attaches to the carb, or where the cable attaches to the pedal. There is a chance the cable broke in the center, but the ends see the most stress.Dave

Look at both ends, as noted by Dave E.

Also look at the linkage at the carb. Perhaps the cable broke, or perhaps it just came loose at the carb. You should find a small brass cylinder with a hole through it and a set screw (may be missing) that is the attachment point for the accelerator cable at the carb.

The accelerator cable will be anchored within an inch or so of the carb attachment point. Perhaps the attachment point came loose, allowing the cable to just move back and forth.

Good Luck.
Todd Bull.

 

[adistler1]

OKay, thanks. I'll check first thing in the morning!

 

[adistler1]

I'd guess that it is either where the cable attaches to the carb, or where the cable attaches to the pedal. There is a chance the cable broke in the center, but the ends see the most stress.


Dave

Okay, just checked it and it most definitely snapped right in the center. Todd, do you know what the model number was that you picked up at Autozone and how much it cost you?

Thanks,
Aaron