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As the twin Weber conversion takes shape my thought turns to a suitable throttle pedal mechanism.

 

I am having my original pedal modified with an extra rod to take the twin cable pull block, but it seems a bit excessive with the up and over crank design through the side bulkhead too. So I'm looking for an independent pedal and mount that simply works as is that I can modify.

 

Has anyone done this before and if so, what with?

 

Looks like an early Nissan micra assembly might be a good starting point..

 

Thanks folks.

 

Mark

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Why complicate the issue more than it is, mine has run for many thousands of miles on a modified version of the original bell crank and rod.

Stuart.

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Why complicate the issue more than it is, mine has run for many thousands of miles on a modified version of the original bell crank and rod.

Stuart.

..because the original crank arm design can be improved upon. It needs a simpler system to pull a cable from the top of the pedal arm rather than half way across the car in my opinion.

 

Of course a well modified original would do, but where's the fun in that?

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Why not use the original lever system - not being wire it doesn't stretch.

The main weakness is the mills pin connection between throttle and arm which can be drilled out to accept a bigger stronger mills pin.

The beauty of the system is that it is simple

see previous posts on the subject

Michael

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The main weakness is the mills pin connection between throttle and arm which can be drilled out to accept a bigger stronger mills pin.

 

+1 for that. Mine sheared whilst touring in Germany. Replaced with a German masonry nail which is still in there and there it will remain.

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