The Ford Barn

My3window · 08-08-2013, 08:16 PM

I have the correct gas pedal assembly for my 34, but I'm having trouble mounting the pedal to the firewall. In regards to the threaded eye bolt that the spring loop wraps around - is the eye bolt fixed to the sleeve or is the eye bolt supposed to turn on the sleeve? Mine turns on the sleeve and I'm having difficulty seeing how I can get enough tension on the spring to provide resistance on the pedal. Any photos would be a big help! My email address is [email protected].

THANKS,
Tom

Lawson Cox · 08-08-2013, 09:22 PM

Eye bolt turns on the sleeve. Remove the spring, fasten assembly to firewall. then replace the spring. A little tough to do but it is definitely dooable.

My3window · 08-09-2013, 01:10 PM

Thank you, Glad to learn the eye bolt turns on the sleeve!

DavidG · 08-09-2013, 01:26 PM

Because of the near-to-90 degree bend in the shaft on '32-'34 accelerator pedal assembly, it is nearly impossible to replace the spring once the eye bolt is placed in the hole in the firewall. You need strong fingers to rotate the eye bolt into position with the spring in place, but it can be done.

retep · 08-09-2013, 02:54 PM

Ford barn gas pedal.jpg
Here is a picture as enstalled. Can't remember having any problems.
Keith

BillM · 08-09-2013, 04:26 PM

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Another view; I found if the carb linkage is disconnected the arm can go forward enough to make it easier to connect the spring after the eye bolt is fastened to the firewall.

My3window · 08-09-2013, 04:53 PM

Once again, thanks to who replied. The photos helped1

08-08-2013, 08:16 PM	#1
My3window Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Saint Helena, California Posts: 270	Installing 34 Gas Pedal to Firewall I have the correct gas pedal assembly for my 34, but I'm having trouble mounting the pedal to the firewall. In regards to the threaded eye bolt that the spring loop wraps around - is the eye bolt fixed to the sleeve or is the eye bolt supposed to turn on the sleeve? Mine turns on the sleeve and I'm having difficulty seeing how I can get enough tension on the spring to provide resistance on the pedal. Any photos would be a big help! My email address is [email protected]. THANKS, Tom

08-08-2013, 09:22 PM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,082	Re: Installing 34 Gas Pedal to Firewall Eye bolt turns on the sleeve. Remove the spring, fasten assembly to firewall. then replace the spring. A little tough to do but it is definitely dooable. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

08-09-2013, 01:10 PM	#3
My3window Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Saint Helena, California Posts: 270	Re: Installing 34 Gas Pedal to Firewall Thank you, Glad to learn the eye bolt turns on the sleeve!

08-09-2013, 01:26 PM	#4
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,601	Re: Installing 34 Gas Pedal to Firewall Because of the near-to-90 degree bend in the shaft on '32-'34 accelerator pedal assembly, it is nearly impossible to replace the spring once the eye bolt is placed in the hole in the firewall. You need strong fingers to rotate the eye bolt into position with the spring in place, but it can be done.

08-09-2013, 02:54 PM	#5
retep Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Owen Sound, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 48	Re: Installing 34 Gas Pedal to Firewall Ford barn gas pedal.jpg Here is a picture as enstalled. Can't remember having any problems. Keith

08-09-2013, 04:53 PM	#7
My3window Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Saint Helena, California Posts: 270	Re: Installing 34 Gas Pedal to Firewall Once again, thanks to who replied. The photos helped1