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dreadnotmusic Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 8:20 am Post subject: |
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After reading this thread I pulled my splash pan to have a look. Sure enough, mine was center mounted in the pivot bracket. My pedal has always felt sloppy and loose.
I noted that when mounted on the side of the bracket the rod is now absolutely vertical rather than tilted as when center mounted.
The test drive said it all.....side mount is definitely the way to go. The pedal is firm and smooth now. I dig it. Great info here. _________________ 66 Riviera |
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Autry21 Samba Member
Joined: May 30, 2007 Posts: 170 Location: Kansas
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Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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I did the same and it was inside the j bracket so I switched it. I actually went and bought the kit from WW just to replace it and bought the floor seal. _________________ 1967 SO42 (A42)
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Jerry Samba Member
Joined: October 28, 2007 Posts: 1367
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Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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Can anyone tell me the diameter of the hole where the accel linkage goes through the floor? I don't have another bus with a decent floor to measure from. _________________ Looking for SO34 parts.
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2Pack Samba Member
Joined: September 20, 2005 Posts: 806 Location: Virginia
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Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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jerry's70westy wrote: |
Can anyone tell me the diameter of the hole where the accel linkage goes through the floor? I don't have another bus with a decent floor to measure from. |
I measured it previously as 1 1/8". |
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Jerry Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks man! _________________ Looking for SO34 parts.
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69733 Location: Phoenix Metro
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bill may Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2003 Posts: 14160 Location: san diego,ca
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Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 5:03 am Post subject: |
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EverettB wrote: |
mwcoed wrote: |
I did the same and it was inside the j bracket so I switched it. I actually went and bought the kit from WW just to replace it and bought the floor seal. |
Buy 2, they wear out and tear up within in a year. |
the floor seal? i did my 65 in august 2005 and everything is still good. i pieced my front floor using 2 front floors i bought in pamona swap meet. no gerson then at the time. _________________ Admin note: Bill Passed away - July, 2017
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EverettB Administrator
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bill may Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2003 Posts: 14160 Location: san diego,ca
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Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 10:32 am Post subject: |
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EverettB wrote: |
Yes, the floor seal. The one in my '63 rips "frequently". I think I'm on the 3rd or 4th one in 3-4 years. |
time to make your own. i bought mine in july 2005 from wolfsburg west. still nice. square foamy stuff you peel off white paper and stick on top of floor around both pedals. i have the 2 rubbers that look kinda like they belong on a spark plug wire on bottom below floor also. _________________ Admin note: Bill Passed away - July, 2017
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BarryL Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2004 Posts: 14216 Location: Casa de Oro, California
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Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 10:36 am Post subject: |
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There are several pedal link rods of different geometry, I've seen. You need the right one with the right lever placement or it will bind and lean and wear. Yeah, the aftermarket floor bellows hang up especially if the original rod has been replaced. A little teflon grease helps but I usually enlarge the hole to an oval hole. |
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bill may Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2003 Posts: 14160 Location: san diego,ca
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69733 Location: Phoenix Metro
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don.ville Samba YardMan
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 4:27 am Post subject: |
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EverettB wrote: |
I did grease one of them with normal axle grease, very lightly. I realize now that I think that eats the rubber? If there is something preferable to use, let me know the exact grease to purchase. |
Use 1001, and it does NOT eat rubber...
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Jerry Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:33 am Post subject: |
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Faucet stem lubricant is great for "o" rings in plumbing applications & is waterproof as well. _________________ Looking for SO34 parts.
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Snoop Bob Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2003 Posts: 2687 Location: Florida
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 7:38 am Post subject: |
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don.ville wrote: |
Use 1001, and it does NOT eat rubberS...
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BarryL wrote: |
Put your lips onto the little tit with the hole in it inside and make a good seal. You can suck and blow but with a little resistance. It gets better after it's wet. |
EverettB wrote: |
I would be interested in knowing the sizes of the various shafts. |
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sventinker Samba Member
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Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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I put mine together the way it came apart less the old spring on the pivot pin really just a spacer to keep pin from moving. Previous was a bunch of washers. turned out very nice. I had to drill the hole where the down rod connects to the new bracket by 1/32 and it moves so easily with no slop.
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69733 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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The accelerator pivot goes on the outside of the J-shaped bracket.
I noticed your bracket is still centered in the hole though so it's possible the J-shaped bracket is bent a little. It sort of looks like it to me. Notice how mine is straight up and down.
You don't need the spring if it's on the outside and it's more solid overall. _________________ How to Post Photos
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20230 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:14 pm Post subject: Re: Accelerator pedal linkage and hardware |
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Just for posterity's sake, I just disassembled the throttle linkage on my 57 Kombi and these were the exact parts that came off. It was also mounted to the side of the J bracket. I came in here to search and make sure I had all the parts I needed. _________________ nothing |
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quartermilecamel Samba Member
Joined: April 16, 2008 Posts: 3929 Location: ohio
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 3:46 pm Post subject: |
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The classic Everettb under floor accelerator linkage has me stumped. Looking at it, appears as if when the pedal is NOT depressed that the pedal to underfloor pivot arm is centered in the rubber bellow floor seal? Right now my rod that goes through the floor is at the edge of the hole through the floor when no pedel depressed. This photo is the closest I can find to be able to tell if the rod is supposed to be in the center of the floor hole when relaxed pedal. _________________ Waiting for santa to drop off funky green. I can wish can't I???? |
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EverettB Administrator
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