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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by hahnda, Jun 28, 2005.

  1. Jun 28, 2005
    hahnda

    hahnda Newbie

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    What is this thing? Its a button of some sort, 2-2.5" in diameter.

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    It screws in and out but I haven't figured out what it does.

    Thanks
     
    hahnda, Jun 28, 2005
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  2. Jun 28, 2005
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Originally foot starter switch?
     
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  3. Jun 28, 2005
    hahnda

    hahnda Newbie

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    Well it still has a foot starter switch. Its tucked up under the dash just above that "thing". Hmmm.
     
    hahnda, Jun 28, 2005
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  4. Jun 28, 2005
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Its nothing more than a foot rest, honest. With the mechanical throttle linkage and such a short wheelbase it is really difficult at times to maintain even throttle pressure on rough roads. That rest was intended for one to rest the right side of thier foot on while the left side of the foot is on the throttle. Sounds silly, but it works!
     
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  5. Jun 28, 2005
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Makes perfect sense to me! Now where can I get one for my CJ-5. ;)
     
    sparky, Jun 28, 2005
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    jd7

    jd7 Sponsor

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    Foot rest, have found them on several early ones I've owned. Threads into place of one of the bolts that the floor cover panel.
     
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  7. Jun 28, 2005
    Chuck

    Chuck Sponsor

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    It’s a foot rest like Steve says, but some call it a governor.
     
    Chuck, Jun 28, 2005
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    hahnda

    hahnda Newbie

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    Hmm. Now thats interesting. I'll have to give it a try. I was leery about turning it to much in case I was making some sort of adjustment or it held something in place that I would have a hard time getting to.
     
    hahnda, Jun 28, 2005
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