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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-07-2021, 08:01 PM

Thought I'd post how to install a gas pedal. I read somewhere to install it upside down, and flip it over afterwards. Well, unless I'm completely missing it, do that on my accelerator rod you bust something, because the rod extends about 1.5" beyond the hole, and the end of the rod is flat similar a crowbar. Feel free to correct please....

The rod positions on the LH portion of the pedal. The spring positions on the RH side of the rod, with the 90 in the spring laid on top of the rod, and the bottom of the spring positioned onto the back outer portion of the pedal.

Assembly from LH side: Pin > pedal > rod > spring > pedal. I don't suspect it matter which side the pin is inserted, but I notice the clevis is more better centered when inserted from the LH side.

A method to install one is to secure the spring onto the rod with tape with the holes lined up. Put the bottom spring into position on the pedal, and collapse the pedal & rod together flat to line up the holes. Eazy Peazy

.............once you figure that out any way.

07-07-2021, 08:01 PM	#262
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Re: Build that 71 402 already Thought I'd post how to install a gas pedal. I read somewhere to install it upside down, and flip it over afterwards. Well, unless I'm completely missing it, do that on my accelerator rod you bust something, because the rod extends about 1.5" beyond the hole, and the end of the rod is flat similar a crowbar. Feel free to correct please.... The rod positions on the LH portion of the pedal. The spring positions on the RH side of the rod, with the 90 in the spring laid on top of the rod, and the bottom of the spring positioned onto the back outer portion of the pedal. Assembly from LH side: Pin > pedal > rod > spring > pedal. I don't suspect it matter which side the pin is inserted, but I notice the clevis is more better centered when inserted from the LH side. A method to install one is to secure the spring onto the rod with tape with the holes lined up. Put the bottom spring into position on the pedal, and collapse the pedal & rod together flat to line up the holes. Eazy Peazy.............once you figure that out any way. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details such as OEM identifications& part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 07-07-2021 at 08:28 PM.