 V-8 Clutch Pedal # 6, Or is #7 |
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 Dec 10 2006, 07:54 PM
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I decided to make it with some real leverage. I have a 1- 1/8" clutch master and if anyone has ever tried pushing one of these down in a V8 car knows its not really possible. You may be able to do it for a while but sooner or later something will brake, like your leg! The advantage is a shorter throw, so I built a strong pedal Assembly and got the two pivots withing 3/4 of an inch apart. The result is an easy pedal with a shorter throw. The picture is the first design pivot, I made one closer and is now in the car. Slowly I am fine tuning this thing and its really becoming a great driver. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) |
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Dec 10 2006, 09:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,169 Joined: 18-March 05 From: Orange County, California Member No.: 3,782 |
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Dec 11 2006, 08:17 AM
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That looks like a great idea to lesson effort on your left leg. I know what you are going through! It looks beefy.
Bill |
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Dec 11 2006, 12:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,169 Joined: 18-March 05 From: Orange County, California Member No.: 3,782 |
QUOTE(wbergtho @ Dec 11 2006, 06:17 AM)  That looks like a great idea to lesson effort on your left leg. I know what you are going through! It looks beefy. Bill Bill, When I first got this clutch master I installed it in a standard 6-1 or so pedal unit at first I really thought it was locked up. I pushed on the pedal and it didn't budge. Once I realized it wasn't locked up I attempted to drive the car. As I depressed the clutch I would end up pushing myself up out of the seat. I did get the hang of it and drove out for a spin after about 15 minutes and a dozen or so shifts my leg began to fail. Really! I wasn't sure I could get the car back. Well, now since the two pivots have been changed the effort is less than with the old 3/4 master. I know I have gone through a lot of designs but I think this is going to stay. Well until I can design a electric one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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