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uncomfortable gas pedal location

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by anotherjeep, Jan 12, 2011.

  1. Jan 12, 2011
    anotherjeep

    anotherjeep New Member

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    My gas pedal is a pain in the leg! Even with my heel back to the gas tank, there does not seem to be any room for my foot to comfortably work the gas pedal. Has anyone else had this problem? Can the pedal be moved or adjusted?

    Thanks
     
  2. Jan 12, 2011
    Walt Couch

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    Man-O-Man how big is your foot????? With my foot on the pedal my heel is about 9 inches from the tank.. 66 225V6 also..
     
  3. Jan 12, 2011
    57cj5

    57cj5 Member

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    I did. However, my pedal is not stock. I believe it is out of some chevy. Still, I needed to move the brake pedal over otherwise my foot kept hitting the brake pedal when I would push it in. I had the brake pedal part cut and welded so it was more on the clutch side. hope this helps. I can provide pics if needed.
     
  4. Jan 12, 2011
    mdmeltdown

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    I think we need a picture of this. Make sure you take your water skiis off before you drive....lol
     
  5. Jan 13, 2011
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    If the pedal is stock, you're really suppose to put your whole foot on the pedal, Especially the heel.
     
  6. Jan 13, 2011
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    His '66 has a different pedal than yours. The older ones aren't hinged at the heel
     
  7. Jan 13, 2011
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    Wow, I didn't know that, I thought all of them were the same as mine.
     
  8. Jan 13, 2011
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    My 67 is hinged at the firewall, as was my '70....
     
  9. Jan 13, 2011
    Eaallred

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    My 62 is hinged at the heel.
     
  10. Jan 13, 2011
    duffer

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    My 69 was a firewall pivot and I didn't like it because it was hard to keep an even throttle over the rough stuff. I also used a hanging one in the 3B for a time-same results. Both were converted to heel hinge which I find far more comfortable and steady.
     
  11. Jan 13, 2011
    60sCJ

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    My 70 is heel hinged and with my size 14 gunboats I feel very comfortable while operating it. I would look at finding a heel hinged and ditch the current one as it sounds like it is way too close to the tank.
     
  12. Jan 13, 2011
    UncleSam

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    YES, I hate the way my gas pedal is hinged, my 69 is hinged on the firewall.

    I'd like to add one that I've seen in a M38A1, which was hinged on the floor.
     
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  13. Jan 13, 2011
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    That would be a 4 cyl.
    I assumed (maybe falsely) that the OP had a V6 with the firewall mounted pedal.
     
  14. Jan 13, 2011
    57cj5

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    some pics of the pedals..no shoes

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    with my shoe on..

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    no shoes...as you see my foot expands without shoes on..genetics..So I need the side to side room with the pedals.

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    Back of pedal..I also moved the Clutch pedal (plate you push with your foot) to the left. Lots of room now...

    [​IMG][/IMG]
     
  15. Jan 13, 2011
    duffer

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    Actually, it looks like the PO did a nice job on those. Skinny is right where the factory would be. Personally, I like my brake and skinny close enough so I can easily get my right foot on both at the same time. I posted this once before, but this is the heel hinged version I made for the 3B.

    [​IMG]
     
  16. Jan 13, 2011
    scott milliner

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    I installed a different pedal in mine. The most comfortable position of the pedal is to have you heel resting on the floor. If you have to raise you foot to push on the pedal it's not right.

    [​IMG][/IMG]
     
  17. Jan 13, 2011
    UncleSam

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    I like this setup, I think I'll try this...:)
     
  18. Jan 14, 2011
    anotherjeep

    anotherjeep New Member

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    Thanks for all the replies. When I find a solution that works for me I'll repost
     
  19. Jan 14, 2011
    UncleSam

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    I'm looking to set my pedal like this one M38A1.

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  20. Jan 14, 2011
    mdmeltdown

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    Here's a stock 70 setup

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