accelerator pedal

[Fry]

I’m not sure how to ask this as I am new to the bronco community and owning a bronco but I feel like something is wrong with my accelerator pedal. I feel like there is a lot of give to it. Does the throttle cable tighten up when I turn the engine on? Because I can still drive but I feel like this thing is loose.

https://imgur.com/a/YTVezvd

 

[triracer67]

Pop the hood, the rest of the throttle linkage is under the hood. If stock, it should not have any cables.

 

[thegreatjustino]

You're missing the spring that goes between the pedal and mounting arm.

Accelerator Pedal Return Spring

Accelerator Pedal Return Spring

www.wildhorses4x4.com

 

[thegreatjustino]

It also looks like you're missing the throttle return spring that goes on the carburetor.

Post a photo of the connection in the engine bay.

 

[DirtDonk]

Doesn’t look like stock carpet either. Looks ok, but still make sure it’s not blocking the pedal.

 

[Madgyver]

it's all mechanical linkages to the carb. follow it and you will find the play.
it will be at one of the few connections.

 

[Fry]

It also looks like you're missing the throttle return spring that goes on the carburetor.

Post a photo of the connection in the engine bay.

https://imgur.com/a/HJ9HhgF

I have the EFI. No carburetor.

 

[DirtDonk]

Air conditioning too, it looks like.
So yes, plenty of modifications to your truck and you do have a cable.
So it’s possible that your throttle pedal has been modified as well. We’d have to see a clearer picture of the top.
But cables are often easily adjustable under the hood. So check that out.

 

[Broncobowsher]

Cable conversion for the throttle. the cable going to the throttle body (I see EFI) is at an angle to the sheath. That will cause wear as the cable cuts into the casing, eventually causing binding and a sticky throttle. Check the same for where it goes through the firewall.

And there is the above mentioned missing spring on the pedal.

 

[Fry]

You're missing the spring that goes between the pedal and mounting arm.

http://[URL]https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Accelerator-Pedal-Return-Spring/Bronco_Pedal_Pads

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How difficult is it to replace this spring without removing the pedal?

 

[Wild horse 75]

The cable looks too long. All those bends create friction on the inner cable. Angle is also very important where the cable exits the outer housing. Check behind the dash and make sure where the hole is for the cable is straight on to the spot where it attaches to the pedal at about half travel. That should keep it from rubbing.

 

[Madgyver]

i didn't realize that it was a cable. In my opinion you should go back to the stock type linkage and ditch that cable. Notice that you still have the stock bellcrank on the firewall.

 

[admin]

How difficult is it to replace this spring without removing the pedal?

You should be able to install that spring without removing the pedal. The biggest issue is you won't have a good view of the backside of the pedal. Watch the video again to see how the spring goes on. You'll have to either do it by feel or put a mirror behind the pedal to help you see what's going on.

But it looks like you have 2 different issues with your pedal. First is the pedal itself feels loose because it pivots very freely on the pedal arm. Adding the spring mentioned in post 3 of this thread will solve that issue.

Second issue is your pedal arm seems to go almost to the floor when you push it, and it doesn't spring back up on it's own. That's related to the aftermarket throttle cable and also possibly your throttle return spring on the carb.

To test if the throttle cable is binding, pop the connector off the ball stud where the cable connects to the carb (circled in red below). Then manually push and pull the cable itself back and forth (red arrows below) to see if there's a lot of resistance. When you push/pull the cable it will be lowering/lifting the gas pedal, so there will be some natural resistance related to that. But the action should still feel smooth.

 

[m_m70]

Is the pedal arm inside he cab binding up against the black hose to the right of the pedal?

Your cable itself looks chewed up but that can be just the pic.

It looks like from what's in the video that it wouldn't be drivable because the throttle is not returning. I'd get this figured out before driving around town....

 

[Fry]

Is the pedal arm inside he cab binding up against the black hose to the right of the pedal?

Your cable itself looks chewed up but that can be just the pic.

It looks like from what's in the video that it wouldn't be drivable because the throttle is not returning. I'd get this figured out before driving around town....

I think that’s just grease on the cable where you think it’s chewed up.
When I bought it I had problems with getting it above 25-30 mph when I would give it the gas .after looking it over we figured the throttle cable was loose and the guy I got it from had his mechanic tighten up the cable. Now I feel like that problems happening again. However on the bright side I did get that spring in place.

 

[ba123]

I’m not sure how to ask this as I am new to the bronco community and owning a bronco but I feel like something is wrong with my accelerator pedal. I feel like there is a lot of give to it. Does the throttle cable tighten up when I turn the engine on? Because I can still drive but I feel like this thing is loose.

https://imgur.com/a/YTVezvd

In addition to what the others have said, that part in the video where you are moving the pedal itself, that only changes the angle of the pedal and doesn't do anything for the throttle. The throttle is increased by the moving of the arm (or cable if you've modified--or arm to cable on the firewall).