Accelerator Pedal

[DanStokes]

Not sure if this goes here or in "Tech" - Mods move as necessary.

Anyhow - since I cut the tunnel on the S-10, the stock accelerator pedal assembly isn't going to fit. What would be ideal is a cable pedal that mounts at the base like /_ (from the side).

The stock pedal mounts like !- (sorta, from the front). The "-" part runs into the new tunnel and therefore is not going to work.

I'll probably move the brake pedal pad as far to the left as possible to make more room between the tunnel and the brake so I have more room to slide the pedal in there.

Notice that I never once called it a "throttle pedal". Let's see who knows why.

Dan

[Monk]

Throttle pedal, accelerator pedal, gas pedal...........all which, I thought, controls fuel supply.
No?

Is this one of those trick questions Dan?

[BBR]

http://www.lokar.com/product-pgs/throt-assemblies-pedal/pedal-pages/eliminator-pedals.html

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=floor+mounted+accelerator+pedal&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bvm=bv.42661473,d.b2I&biw=1280&bih=905&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=QiklUff1Fuqy2gXf4oCABA

[nesabo]

its going on a diesel

[milner351]

What junkyards are near by Dan? If they have any Granada's - they have pretty easy to adapt "go pedals" in them, cable operated, two screws to the floorboard and relatively easy to bend and shape with the proper persuasion.

[Monk]

its going on a diesel

[Ron Ward]

[Beagle]

Not sure if this goes here or in "Tech" - Mods move as necessary.

Anyhow - since I cut the tunnel on the S-10, the stock accelerator pedal assembly isn't going to fit. What would be ideal is a cable pedal that mounts at the base like /_ (from the side).

The stock pedal mounts like !- (sorta, from the front). The "-" part runs into the new tunnel and therefore is not going to work.

I'll probably move the brake pedal pad as far to the left as possible to make more room between the tunnel and the brake so I have more room to slide the pedal in there.

Notice that I never once called it a "throttle pedal". Let's see who knows why.

Dan

so would you call it the governer control lever? Does it have to be called a Pedal? I mean, it's a lever for a device with no throttle... or did you mean this by Throttle?



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I kinda like the Hotfoot jetboat throttle for this application.

[Deaf Bob]

We just got a couple cable actuated throttle pedal assemblies.. Plate bolts to floor with pedal on hinges and a pretty stout cable that loops rearward then onto the hump thru the firewall.. Spring loaded too, thus no fall offies on the manifold to get knocked off..
I wish i could post pics on here...
Dan.. Pm me your email, and I will send you a pic of them..

[groucho]

These inexpensive spoon pedals are very adjustable. They're on a spline to adjust for many heights, and the assembly can go on either side of it's bracket, left or right to clear the tunnel or brake pedal. I've used quite a few of them

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHROME-SPOON-GAS-PEDAL-BLACK-THROTTLE-CABLE-BRACKET-SPRING-COMBO-DEAL-/140807459930?hash=item20c8c7545a&item=140807459930&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

[pdub]

I naturally don't have a thing to add from an engineering standpoint, but to say, the funnest gas pedal/accelerator/fuel intake adjustment/speed increaser interface lever I ever had was a roller pedal.

All those years ago, an add-on. On the old "hotrod" Bug. That thing really felt good on the right foot. I mean, it felt GOOD. And worked great too.

Dunno Dan if you're stuck with what alternatives you're stuck with. Just throwing that into the mix. I believe a man of your fabrication caliber could fashion something to your liking. Cut and weld, etc.

That roller pedal was cool.

[DanStokes]

Thanks all! The universal kit that Grouch posted looks excellent and is a decent price. I may drop an order on that unit ASAP!

Dan

[Monk]

Thanks all! The universal kit that Grouch posted looks excellent and is a decent price. I may drop an order on that unit ASAP!

Dan

Dan
I used a Lokar setup on my '55 and it was top notch.

[rightpedal]

Hey Dan
Are you required to have a pull back mechanism on the pedal? like dirt track cars have.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/AFCO-Tube-Style-Firewall-Mount-Gas-Pedal,41355.html

[DanStokes]

Not with a cable or hydraulic accelerator. It won't work as you can't push a cable. I'll have to get the double springs on there, though.

Dan