Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 12:54 pm Post subject: M-38 Accelerator pedal linkage question...
Gentlemen:
Can someone explain to me how the accelerator pedal pushrod interfaces with the linkage on the back of the block. The linkage on the back side of the block (on my jeep) has a black rubber donut. My accelerator pedal has been bastardized and so I am not sure about reassembly of the whole apparatus. Is the pushrod on the pedal supposed to be ball-shaped at the end so that it fits into the hole in the center of rubber donut on the linkage which is bolted to the block? If so, then what keeps the pushrod securely affixed to the block linkage?
In other words, how does the pedal push-rod connect to the linkage on the rear of the block. I've looked at photos but still uncertain.
Joined: May 14, 2009 Posts: 971 Location: South Dakota
Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 4:54 pm Post subject:
The rubber doughnut is a snap fit on the short rod from the petal. The short rod has a ball on each end, one is permanent in the metal petal and the other goes into the rubber. The bottom of the doughnut has a small machine screw and nut that bolts the rubber to the lever assembly on the rear of the block. My original one had a steel round holder for the rubber which was gone, so I'm not sure on that type. I got a new one from Midwest Military. The flat fender M38 is the only Jeep I've seen that uses it. The CJ's and M38A1 are all different. John
Joined: Feb 20, 2007 Posts: 606 Location: Illinois
Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 9:53 am Post subject:
The M38 was designed for relatively quick powerplant changes - the snap fit of the throttle linkage meant one less bolt to take apart in an inaccessible area. _________________ 1951 M38
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