After getting everything back together from the heat riser valve job, I have a question I've been wondering about ever since I bought this truck years ago. Where, exactly, does the accelerator return spring hook up to? I pulled mine off to get to the bi-metallic spring and the oil filter hoses, and now I want to know what the correct position is, since mine has always been 'weak' and it's almost habit for me to stick my toe under the gas pedal and pull it up when I'm letting off the gas. It has always been rigged up to the linkage at the carb, but was connected to the firewall and never did it's job right, as far as I was concerned. It was like that when I bought it, but is sure doesn't look right, or act right, either.
I'm going to order a new one, since this one looks half stretched, but where are the correct connection points? The engine is a '56 235, but it's in a '51 3100. I know there's not much, if any, difference in the body, but it's evident it isn't in the right place. Thanks for any help, especially pics. Lee
"When I rest, I rust" 1951 3100 5 window w/ '56 235
The spring goes straight down to a small tab held in place by an oil pan bolt. I can't find the picture I have of it, hopefully one of the other guys will have one.
The Filling Station has the spring and the clip. Look under Carburetors, Accelerator Return Springs.
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum
Ahh, that's how it works! Thanks guys. The PO must have lost that tab, because it's never had one since I bought it. Thanks for the reference on where to get it, Steve. And for the pics, Phil. I can't believe I've dealt with it this long without finding out what wasn't right about my set up. Lee
"When I rest, I rust" 1951 3100 5 window w/ '56 235
I bought mine from one of the online vendors. Can’t seem to find which one, but if you can’t find one, it seems easy enough to make one.
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum
