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Aug 12, 2013 | 10:40 AM

1978vett

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Carb. return springs

My accerator, is really hard to push,I noticed that there are two return springs.. Is there supposed to be two or would it be ok to take one off ?? Thanks

Aug 12, 2013 | 10:53 AM

C6DuffMan

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I believe two are used in case one breaks.

Aug 12, 2013 | 01:50 PM

Alan 71

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Hi 78,
Have you tried pushing the accelerator with one spring and both springs off?
There might be another reason it's hard to depress beside the springs.
Regards,
Alan

Aug 12, 2013 | 01:57 PM

Easy Mike

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Are the springs connected correctly? Throttle cable adjusted correctly?

Aug 12, 2013 | 03:59 PM

7T1vette

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You might have accelerator cable, linkage, or pedal mechanical problems. I've not experienced any "pedal effor" problems in any C3 I've ever owned.

Aug 12, 2013 | 04:24 PM

The Punisher

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you should have 2 springs

Aug 12, 2013 | 05:58 PM

DC3

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I bought my '73 out in Arizona and by the time I got it back to Texas, my right leg was wore plumb out. The previous owner liked a stiff throttle and had installed two very stiff springs. I found correct springs locally and after installation the difference was like night and day.

Besides what's already been suggested to check, take a good look at the carpet under the accelerator pedal to make sure it's not somehow restricting movement.

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Aug 12, 2013 | 06:31 PM

1978vett

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It pushes real easy with no spring at all, it is about right with only one spring... I think I will leave it like that until I order some new ones.. Thanks for all of the replies...