Accelerator Pedal Assembly Diagram

Adventurewagen

My gas pedal broke off the floor pan a millenia ago and the PO used a door hinge bolted to the floor and pedal to "fix" the problem.

So I got this kit in from BusDepot
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Its missing one of the c-clamp things, but I can deal.

The only problem is I have no stinking idea how to assemble the thing as I never had a legit pedal and underneath assembly in the first place. I've looked in Bentely, Muir, Haynes and two other odd ball books I have but could't find a pedal blow-out image in ANY of them. Some pieces I know go certain places others I don't.

Anyone have a blow-out in some other book of the pedal or maybe could take a picture of theirs? The L shaped piece has to somehow attach to the rod that attaches to the pedal, the accelerator cable AND to the underside body mount, but I seem to only have rods though and at least 3 of 4 hose I probably need to use.
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germansupplyscott · Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 11:09 am Post subject:

this is for 68-70, not sure if 71 is the same. if your hinge is missing you need that also. kit photo shows no hinge.
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Adventurewagen · Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 11:16 am Post subject:

The image helps alot, it makes more sense now.

I can see how #6 fits one side of the L (#9) and the cable is supposed to have its own rod to go through #9.

In my case the L doesn't have the other rod directly attached to it, but comes with one that probably some how fits into the underside plate with the spring and another washer or something.

I got a new hinge from Dansvans (thanks by the way again) and it fits perfectly.

You have any idea on the spring return of the peda? I don't have anything that looks like ti would cause the pedal to return to its top position?
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magnus0328 · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:53 pm Post subject:

Daverham · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 1:00 pm Post subject:

I had a door-hinge-welded-in bug once too! Good times...
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Wildthings · Samba Member Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 19921

I bought bought the kit when my hinge failed thinking that the kit would have everything I needed. Pretty much a waste of dough. I ended up using a 3" butt hinge, I think it was solid brass with a stainless pin but am not sure anymore. I cut the one leaf of the hinge down so that it fit inside the back of the original pedal and bolted the pedal to it. It took a little work to put every thing together in a way that would not cause clearance problems. I suspect my repair will last as long as any part on the car.

Tom Powell · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 9:57 pm Post subject:

the return spring is on the carburetor
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dirigible · Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 5:47 pm Post subject:

Having similar issues. Hinge is rusted out (both pedal and floor sides), and missing the topside spring, boot, and a few other things.
Just took it out of storage and found this mess... the strange thing is I drove it into the storage container. Don't know how I could have driven it without a working accelerator pedal! Think

Hm. Maybe I was less fussy 6 years ago.

Anyway--can't find the kit on the Bus Depot site. Found similar one on cip1.ca, but looking to compare prices. Can you post a link?

pjalau · Samba Member Joined: May 04, 2006 Posts: 440

And since we are on this topic - does anyone carry part number 4? The accelerator stop pedal? I have my old one, but one of the tabs broke off, and I'd like to replace it.

Scott?

Anyone? Beuller? Beuller?

-P
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busdaddy · Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:02 pm Post subject:

The stop is NLA unless you score at the wrecker or in the classifieds. It's really not neccessary unless you drive while wearing high heels alot, reset the throttle cable length at the carb or throttle body to leave 1MM clearance from the WOT stop on the carb when the pedal is mashed to the floor. Most ankles in flattish shoes have enough range of motion to handle that. Wink

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jmstu76 · Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:06 pm Post subject:

I have the #7 rubber accelerator gasket in my stash of parts. Does that part also fit on a '76 accelerator assembly? I don't have one on my bus and if it would help keep any cold winter air out, I would like to install it.

Any thoughts?
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busdaddy · Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:09 pm Post subject:

AFAIK that fits all years, why not try it?
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jmstu76 · Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:21 pm Post subject:

SGKent · Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:39 pm Post subject:

you might look here for some parts

http://wolfsburgwest.com/wolfsburg_new/chassis/bus_chassis.cfm

spring
http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=211721549A

http://www.eisparts.com/211721549A.html

Also read this thread as it has photos
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1...highlight=
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RatCamper · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:14 pm Post subject:

What about #2? The spring clippy thing? WHere can I get that or a good substitute? I'm sick of the accelerator pedal falling off!

dwill49965 · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 2:27 pm Post subject:

Just follow the instructions in the post above yours, the one from "Busdepot", where he directs you to a link to the "Busdepot" website, where you can find the part you seek.
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Harveybacon · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 8:43 am Post subject: assembly pics

I had to make my own hinge from metal framing straps I got at Home Depot to replace my broken "home-made" one. So I found the part for my 71 on BusDepot. What I need is a pic of where the NEW hinge should screw in (I have to drill holes). So if you guys got yours in and completed, I would really love to see pics! Thanks. I will post pics of what I have done so far and after pics once I get it in. Thank so much!

p.s. I will probably have to get the parts that go under floor board too, but would like to know where to attach this hinge first.
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Harveybacon · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 8:46 am Post subject: pics

this is what pic I found so far. It helps, but if I could see under the pedal, would be great help! Plus, this is a 79, and I have a 71. Thanks: http://thekombikonnection.myfreeforum.org/viewcardtopic.php?t=1364

and this is part I bought on BusDepot: http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=J13009
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srfndoc · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:06 am Post subject:

These photos from my bus may help for how everything connects underneath:

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