12 Valve 2nd Gen Dodge Cummins 94-98 Discussion of 12 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with P7100 Injection Pumps

super sensitive throttle

Old Apr 18, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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ive been meaning to ask why my throttle response is really sensitive. ive never had a vehicle with such a responsive throttle. only had the truck about 6 months. still figuring things out.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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I can't see your Sig but it probably has a governor spring kit in it.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 09:24 PM
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You can add an extra spring to the pedal to make it less responsive.

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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 10:39 PM
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im not complaining. i love it. just dont know why its like that. the only mods i know of is the injectors
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 12:10 AM
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Does it rev past 2900 rpm when warmed up and the tranny is in neutral or when in gear? From what I've read that usually means it has an aftermarket govenor spring kit which Raises your powerband and throttle response. I also read that you can tighten your stock gov springs to gain some rpm before it tapers off. I'm ordering a 4k gsk kit and 60lb valve springs soon. I bought my truck a month ago and am learning this stuff as I go
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 01:35 AM
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yes it does actually. ive read that it holds power goin up hill instead of losing it and it also does that.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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Are you used to driving a diesel? Because when I first got my 12v I could barely control it because of the super sensitive throttle. The Cummins just has a really touchy throttle naturally..
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 06:08 AM
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i pulled one of the springs off. mine is SUPER touchy
 
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 11:17 AM
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Mine did the same thing when i picked it up. There was no return spring on the linkage
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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I'd second that also check your return springs mine was missing one when I got it and it was super touchy and would stick
 
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