Gas Pedal / Accelerator lever

[Jim S.]

Did I reverse my lever , and or is it supposed to make a bend outward rather than inward ?

I hope I don't have to reverse it , but it does make contact with the ignition shield brace.

See Photo attached ,

Jim

[Russ S.]

Re: Gas Pedal / Accelerator lever

Appears to me to be correct. You may need to bend the accelerator lever toward the distributor a little or lengthen the card rod.

[Jim S.]

Re: Gas Pedal / Accelerator lever

Thanks Russ.

So you're telling me that there was something I had a 50/50 chance at , and I got it
right !!!! Are you Sure ???

Jim

[Russ S.]

Re: Gas Pedal / Accelerator lever

It is a curved lever. It can't be reversed. If it could be it would curve downward into the intake manifold.

[Jim S.]

Re: Gas Pedal / Accelerator lever

Isn't your ground strap mounted on the wrong side of the lever? I believe the bolt inserts from the outboard side.

[Michael G.]

Re: Gas Pedal / Accelerator lever

Your answer is in the factory assembly manual........same for ground strap.

[Jim S.]

Re: Gas Pedal / Accelerator lever

Isn't your ground strap mounted on the wrong side of the lever? I believe the bolt inserts from the outboard side.

Jim,

Thanks, Yes it is .

Like I said, whenever there is a choice ! My perfect record stands ! Luckily that one is an easy fix !

Jim

[Jim S.]

Re: Gas Pedal / Accelerator lever

Russ and Michael,

Just for clarification, and in the way of proof that I do in fact consult the AIM before I post questions. I offer this up for your perusal. . Sometimes it’s a huge help, sometimes it a cause of confusion. At least to me !

Case and point . The bottom of the accelerator lever has a flush side and a folded over or boxed side . . (see photo ) In the AIM - UPC 6 – D1 it appeared to me to show the flush side mounted to the swivel/support assembly , and the boxed/folded over side, on the outside . So that is how I attached it , and as Russ confirmed, I got it right .

However , as Russ pointed out in his response “It is a curved lever. It can't be reversed.. If it could be it would curve downward into the intake manifold.” . Well I may not have thought it all the way through, however I did realize it would make it point in that direction. Coincidentally , that’s sort of the way it is pictured in the AIM on UPC-6-D2 and D3, and not at all how it looks on my car . (see photo 2)..Further if you notice the arched cut out half way up the lever , on mine it is on the rear of the lever , while the picture on page D3 clearly shows it in the front .

So (A. ) since my lever was rubbing on the ignition shield brace ,(B.) seemed to be pointing the wrong way ,(C.) me being a novice at this , and (D.) given the chance, often getting it wrong , I decided to ask the experts which way was correct.

As always glad you guys are out there .

Jim

[Leif A.]

Re: Gas Pedal / Accelerator lever

Jim,

Your car is coming along beautifully. What an immaculate job you're doing. I go thru the same issues with the AIM, service manual & shop manual. If I think there may be more than one way to do something after reading all that, I always ask the question here on the forum. I'm numb to the few snide remarks that come back because I know I will always get a straight answer from most here on the forum. By the way, did you restore your carb yourself? Again, beautiful work.

[Jim S.]

Re: Gas Pedal / Accelerator lever

Jim,

Your car is coming along beautifully. What an immaculate job you're doing. I go thru the same issues with the AIM, service manual & shop manual. If I think there may be more than one way to do something after reading all that, I always ask the question here on the forum. I'm numb to the few snide remarks that come back because I know I will always get a straight answer from most here on the forum. By the way, did you restore your carb yourself? Again, beautiful work.

Thanks Leif ,

I'm trying to make it the best car I can.

The Carb was restored by Jerry Luck awhile back. He was recommended by quite a few on this forum. He wasn't cheap or quick, but he did a great job.

Jim