I bought the Viper green 914...have a problem with accelerator, Gas pedal pushes very jerky, not smooth, where to look first? Options

[Ampex351]

I was the lucky one who bought the Viper green '76 914. Great car. They put in a new accelerator cable before I got it. The pedal pushes real stiff and jerky not smooth at all. Takes most of the fun out of driving. What would you suggest looking at first?

Thanks, Roger

[Mikey914]

Could also be as simple as the pedal. There is a hinge internally on the bottom that does fail.
The pedal cluster is probably the least likely, but could be the issue. Then there is the clutch tube. This is a good project to start. Easy enough to get to the pedal. Hopefully it's simple. Lastly, if there is rust on the two bolts try penetrating oil overnight.
-Mark

[JamesM]

Could also be as simple as the pedal. There is a hinge internally on the bottom that does fail.
The pedal cluster is probably the least likely, but could be the issue. Then there is the clutch tube. This is a good project to start. Easy enough to get to the pedal. Hopefully it's simple. Lastly, if there is rust on the two bolts try penetrating oil overnight.
-Mark

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Its a thing you don't expect but I have found that is usually what it is, or at least a contributing factor.

Gas pedal itself
Throttle cable
pedal bushings

Given how annoying a sticky throttle is, if you dont know they history just replace all of it.

Also i often find that the throttle cable tube near the firewall is bent. You will figure this out really quick when you cant get the head of the new cable through it. This can be another friction point.