| scooterb84 | -- 11-29-2021 @ 11:17 AM |
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My '46 accelerator pedal is sticking when applying gas, especially when giving gas and shifting from 1st to 2nd. I have to sometimes use my foot behind the pedal to bring it back to idle location. Any ideas? I checked the linkage as I have a dual carb (51 flathead V8) and all screws are nice and tight. Could the pedal itself be the culprit? Is there any linkage below the floor board I should check out? Any advice or past experience with this would be greatly appreciated. I searched the forums but couldn't really find anything matching my issue. This message was edited by scooterb84 on 11-29-21 @ 11:54 AM
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| ford38v8 | -- 11-29-2021 @ 1:05 PM |
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Scooter, check the pedal and linkage at the floorboard for interference with your floor mat. That done, pop off the linkage from the pedal, and also from the carbs, to check the free play of the firewall mounted cross shaft, which occasionally needs lubrication. Alan
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| carcrazy | -- 11-29-2021 @ 8:47 PM |
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There is a return spring (P.N. 48-9737) mounted on the throttle linkage that extends across the firewall. If this spring is weak, broken or missing, the throttle pedal will not return to the "off" position. These springs are currently available from multiple vendors.
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| scooterb84 | -- 12-04-2021 @ 1:44 PM |
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Excellent advise thank you both. I do have the spring but it appears to be possibly original. Ordered the replacement! Really appreciate it!
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| scooterb84 | -- 12-05-2021 @ 8:30 AM |
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Do you guys happen to know how to remove the linkage from the gas pedal. There appears to be a rubber grommet in the back of the pedal... do I just pull the linkage out of that grommet. There aren't any screws and I don't want to force it... I applied a little pressure and did see it began to separate from the pedal but I really want to be sure before I apply more pressure and possibly break if that's not the proper way. Reason for the pedal removal is the bottom hinge attaching to the floor board is very loose and the gas pedal is actually wobbling pretty bad. I want to replace. Thanks for any advise. Also, is this type of information in the guide a lot of people have referred me to that this forum sales? If so I really need to purchase. Thanks! This message was edited by scooterb84 on 12-5-21 @ 8:31 AM
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| TomO | -- 12-05-2021 @ 9:52 AM |
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The accelerator has a rubber cup that the accelerator pedal linkage rod fits into. To remove the pedal from the rod, just pull on the pedal. To install the new pedal on the rod, lubricate the cup with a rubber friendly lubricant like Mothers Vinyl and Rubber cleaner, clamp a pair of vice grip pliers on the rod and push the pedal over the projection on the rod. Here is a link to how the rod looks and a link to buying the accelerator pedal. https://thirdgenauto.com/product/new-1935-48-ford-accelerator-pedal-linkage-rod/ https://thirdgenauto.com/product/1935-48-ford-new-accelerator-pedal-original-style/ Tom
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| scooterb84 | -- 12-07-2021 @ 10:46 AM |
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Thanks Tom, very helpful!
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