Pedals

[wlewis]

I've noticed how much higher my accelerator pedal is positioned relative to the brake and clutch pedals, making it uncomfortable for my right foot after short driving periods. I don't believe a pivot, as mentioned in a previous thread would help nor a longer pedal because I'm afraid that might limit pedal travel. I'm thinking of mounting a block of some sort on the floorboard, underneath my right heel, to raise my foot. Has anyone else noticed the discomfort in your right foot and/or have any ideas?

[eliminator]

Adjust your throttle linkage under the hood, this will reduce the height of your gas peddle.

Rick
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[wlewis]

Good suggestion , but I'm not sure that will help. My builder spent several hours adjusting throttle linkage to get clearances and operation right. I'll suggest it anyway. thanks.

[patrija]

Funny - mine is the other problem. From highest to lowest, I go from clutch (highest), brake (middle), and gas (lowest). I want to move my gas pedal higher. :S

[weaver]

Patrick, lengthen the rod going to the ac pedal. Walter you might have to shorten the rods a little if they won't adjust down enough, there should be enough threads to do it.

Alan

[wlewis]

Alan, Keep in mind ,I'm talking about the centerline of the accelerator pedal pad relative to centerline of the clutch and brakes pedal pads. I can't rest my heel on the floor and press the accelerator comfortably. I think adjustment of the throttle rods that you're speaking of would increase and decrease the pedal pad relative to firewall.

[Jerry Cowing]

Alan,

That's what I had to do. When I first built mine, I had to cut my throttle linkage so much shorter that no threads were left on one end and then I rethread it. Remember, we talked about you adding more threads to the linkages you were having manufactured since it is very difficult to rethread these stainless rods.

I had to take mine to a machine shop because my tap and dies just wouldn't cut it (no pun intended). The lathe still took quite a bit of work and lots of cutting oil to rethread the rod. Worked great when done.

Jer

[weaver]

Walter there is no adjustment for that, you would have to alter the acc pedal.

Alan

[wlewis]

I'm experimenting with a carpet coverd piece of 2x4, about 10 inches long, taped longways (north/south)to the floor against the trans tunnel. It seems to help raise my foot up to more comfortably press the pedal.

[spd4me]

I had longer push rods made to fit cylinders so I could get all at same height. Works great.