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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1970 Boss => Topic started by: RocketScientist on October 05, 2018, 11:50:09 PM

Title: 70 gas pedal help
Post by: RocketScientist on October 05, 2018, 11:50:09 PM

I went to install the throttle cable on my 69Nov Dearborn B2 and found it wouldn't attach to the gas pedal. I suspect the pedal is the problem. Help!

Can the attachment slot be modified to fit or is the rest of the pedal dimensionally incorrect to give a wrong throttle response.

Thanks,
Brad

Title: Re: 70 gas pedal help
Post by: J_Speegle on October 06, 2018, 12:50:39 AM

What does the end of the cable look like on the cable your using?  Is it smaller than the cutout in the end of the throttle pedal.

As  for throttle response are you reporting that once engaged the fully depressed pedal does not move far enough to fully open the carburetor?  Just checkign but do you have the factory carb installed?

Title: Re: 70 gas pedal help
Post by: RocketScientist on October 06, 2018, 09:15:39 AM

Jeff, I am trying to use (what I think is) the correct throttle cable but it doesn't match the gas pedal I have. The carb is the factory unit - I am trying to go back to a stock set-up but I am finding something isn't right.

I could modify things to work together but my thinking is if there is an incorrect part, will it work together properly?

Title: Re: 70 gas pedal help
Post by: Anghelrestorations on October 06, 2018, 02:49:50 PM

From what I see I think you have the wrong gas pedal....maybe someone who has an extra one can post a picture.  Especially the end where the cable attaches. 

Title: Re: 70 gas pedal help
Post by: Andrew@MagMustangs on October 07, 2018, 12:01:35 AM

The pedal pivot rod is the 1969 version and will not work correctly with the 1970 cable. I don't have any pictures handy but the 1970 pivot rod is flat on the top instead of curved and has a slotted opening at very top center.

Title: Re: 70 gas pedal help
Post by: RocketScientist on October 07, 2018, 01:56:49 AM

That's guys and I was afraid I have the wrong pedal. I can picture the 70 pedal now and know what to look for.
Thanks,
Brad

Title: Re: 70 gas pedal help
Post by: J_Speegle on October 07, 2018, 05:04:30 PM

Found a picture of one - well at least the top attaching end. :)

Different from the 69 version.



(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/11/6-071018160328.jpeg)

Title: Re: 70 gas pedal help
Post by: RocketScientist on October 08, 2018, 03:35:31 AM

Thanks Jeff it is a bit different from mine.

Title: Re: 70 gas pedal help
Post by: krelboyne on October 08, 2018, 04:22:47 PM

I'm your huckleberry.  1969 on left, 1970 on the right.

Title: Re: 70 gas pedal help
Post by: RocketScientist on October 09, 2018, 01:28:02 AM

Thanks for the pic huckleberry and so the parts hunt begins....

Title: Re: 70 gas pedal help
Post by: sfltjed@302 on April 11, 2019, 03:31:45 PM

I have a 70 pedal that I have already phosphate and oil coated.  PM me and we can talk if you haven't found one yet. JM