[FC] 2 accelerator springs?

[corvanatics@corvair.org]

In a message dated 3/26/2003 12:14:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
Woohey@aol.com writes:

> I was reading old Corvanantics article last nite @1993?, and read an article 
> discussing accelerator pedal adjustments and mentioning there are 2 
> springs, 
> 
> I checked Clarks catalog this morning and dont see where this 2nd spring 
> would attach, is anyone familiar with 2 springs and where the other would 
> be located?
> 
> I would like to improve pedal, as it is very hard at initial acceleration
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> 

   The way it is supposed to be is you have a very light spring in the rear 
on the throttle shaft and you put a heavy one up front on the bellcrank to 
the body. This will give you a very firm but smooth feel, as long as the 
cable is in OK condition.
   What most people do is put a spring back at the engine and it won't return 
the throttle to idle, so they put a heavier spring back there and now it is 
very hard to push the gas pedal down. They try lube and all sorts of wonder 
ideas, but the real trick is a light spring in the rear and a heavier spring 
up front.
   Ken Hand