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PostPosted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 6:18 pm    Post subject: Re: Gas pedal linkage - parts and installation Reply with quote

panel wrote:
Is the push rod from pedal to lever straight or does it have a bend in it at all other than the two 90deg at either end ?


Straight I believe.


panel wrote:
Also is/does the lever under the bus have a 90deg 'V' shape to it or or are some less/more of and an angle ?


55-67 are darn close to an "L" shape

68 - 79 Bay buses are a more pronounced "V" shape
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 10:59 pm    Post subject: Re: Gas pedal linkage - parts and installation Reply with quote

nlorntson wrote:
panel wrote:
Is the push rod from pedal to lever straight or does it have a bend in it at all other than the two 90deg at either end ?


Straight I believe.


panel wrote:
Also is/does the lever under the bus have a 90deg 'V' shape to it or or are some less/more of and an angle ?


55-67 are darn close to an "L" shape

68 - 79 Bay buses are a more pronounced "V" shape


Yes, straight and 90 degree ends.

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 4:39 am    Post subject: Re: Gas pedal linkage - parts and installation Reply with quote

Can someone point me in the direction of which is the correct boot/seal for the accelerator cable on a '63 bus?

Its #70 in this diagram, part number 111-721-551

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The closest thing I could find is the bay window version but I don't know what the correct one is supposed to look like.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:47 am    Post subject: Re: Gas pedal linkage - parts and installation Reply with quote

For the part # you mentioned:

It's a throttle/accelerator cable tube used in the rear.

Here's an ad I grabbed from the classifieds:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2243197

Here's a longer thread about it:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=211689

Wolfsburg West listing with later part #
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 11:09 am    Post subject: Re: Gas pedal linkage - parts and installation Reply with quote

ah ok. what I'm looking for is the little black boot that seals the steel tube that the cable goes through at the front of the bus. My new throttle cable has a little nipple on it for one (maybe I have the wrong cable). I figured there has to be some kind of seal there to prevent crud from getting into that cable tube.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 4:48 pm    Post subject: Re: Gas pedal linkage - parts and installation Reply with quote

I don't think there is one up front for the accelerator cable.

I'm curious what the nipple is though, can you post a pic?
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:01 pm    Post subject: Re: Gas pedal linkage - parts and installation Reply with quote

Hello there, dragging an old thread into the light.

I recently saw an advertisement for an accelerator pedal/cable link that goes under the floor. It was a stout affair and was made by an aftermarket company in the UK. It had a sealed pivot bearing.

This link looks to be very nicely made. But, I can’t remember the name of the company or where I saw it.

Anybody out there know what it is that I saw? I would like contact info so I can order one. I will write a report when I get one.

Thanks, Chuey
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:15 pm    Post subject: Re: Gas pedal linkage - parts and installation Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:49 pm    Post subject: Re: Gas pedal linkage - parts and installation Reply with quote

Mile High Puma wrote:
Buttys Bits


https://www.buttysbits.com/product-category/splitscreen/throttle-kits-and-cable-rollers/

https://www.restobusparts.com/products/throttle-pedal-kit-for-60-to-67-buses-by-buttys-bits
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 1:17 pm    Post subject: Re: Gas pedal linkage - parts and installation Reply with quote

Gotta do it!

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 11:49 pm    Post subject: Re: Gas pedal linkage - parts and installation Reply with quote

just bought that, looks very nice
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 8:44 am    Post subject: Re: Gas pedal linkage - parts and installation Reply with quote

looks groovy, but does it work a million times better than a stock set-up (with added spring for comparison; I think a spring can be added to a stock set-up easily)?
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 8:55 am    Post subject: Re: Gas pedal linkage - parts and installation Reply with quote

tisius wrote:
looks groovy, but does it work a million times better than a stock set-up (with added spring for comparison; I think a spring can be added to a stock set-up easily)?


Night and day difference. easily the best aftermarket part out there.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 20, 2022 6:29 pm    Post subject: Re: Gas pedal linkage - parts and installation Reply with quote

Bring up another older thread, I went out and looked at my 67 westy this evening the the L linkage is on the outside of the bracket. Just my .02
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 03, 2023 6:21 pm    Post subject: Re: Gas pedal linkage - parts and installation Reply with quote

My J bracket is breaking at the pivot hole. It is one wiggle away from becoming two pieces.

What is the best way to fix this? There isn't a lot of room in the area to work.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 03, 2023 10:06 pm    Post subject: Re: Gas pedal linkage - parts and installation Reply with quote

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My J bracket is breaking at the pivot hole. It is one wiggle away from becoming two pieces.

What is the best way to fix this? There isn't a lot of room in the area to work.


Are you referring to the J shaped channel with the bolt through it in this photo? If so, you need a welder.

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 04, 2023 8:15 am    Post subject: Re: Gas pedal linkage - parts and installation Reply with quote

cdennisg wrote:


Are you referring to the J shaped channel with the bolt through it in this photo? If so, you need a welder.


Yes, thats it. Ill post a picture up this afternoon when I take the linkage apart and clean it up to see what exactly is going on.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 05, 2023 4:22 pm    Post subject: Re: Gas pedal linkage - parts and installation Reply with quote

Pics as promised....

It split right across the hole. Previous owner had done some work on this as I remember. I installed the Butty's Bitz linkage about 7 years ago and love it.
Fast forward to last weekend wondering why I'm having binding and the carb linkage not returning fully to idle.
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I took a dremel and cleaned everything up.
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I'm waiting for my new welding helmet to show up and then I'll put a tack on each side of the hole. Needle nose pliers holds it in place nicely for the hot work.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 27, 2023 9:39 pm    Post subject: Re: Gas pedal linkage - parts and installation Reply with quote

Just popping in to say thanks for those who contributed to this thread. It was incredibly helpful. I finally got a repair kit to help correct shoddy repairs from 20 or so years ago. I can't believe this pile of soap metal heald together and even seemed to function ok, for that long.

Here are a few before and after photos.


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Before. Note the nail that has bee holding thing together since my broth in laws, dad "fixed" it about 20 years ago.

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My scrap pile. I may bag it up and hang it in the shop as a reminder to not ignore things so long even if they seem to get you by.


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Old VS New

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Final install. L arm correctly mounted on the outside of the J bracket.


I've still got some work to do before I can hit the road again, but hand operation feels much better.

Thanks again to all!
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 28, 2023 6:23 pm    Post subject: Re: Gas pedal linkage - parts and installation Reply with quote

Sanitary.

What year is your bus as your shifter looks like '66-'67 style.
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