MLU FORUM  

Go Back   MLU FORUM > MILITARY VEHICLES > The Carrier Forum

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 21-05-14, 22:31
Jordan Baker's Avatar
Jordan Baker Jordan Baker is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 4,151
Default Gas pedal linkage hookup

Hi all.

Im trying to hook up the gas pedal linkage return spring but I have run into a problem. I believe the rod that goes from the pedal back to the division plate is too short.

Is anyone able to measure up the rod for me. I have marked it as "A" in the photo. Should the other rod come so far forward?

Also, should the return spring be straight up and down at full resting position?
Attached Thumbnails
gas pedal spring01.jpg  
__________________
Jordan Baker
RHLI Museum,
Otter LRC
C15A-Wire3, 1944
Willys MB, 1942
10cwt Canadian trailer
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 21-05-14, 22:46
charlie fitton's Avatar
charlie fitton charlie fitton is offline
HLIofC - Normandy Pl
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Maryhill Ontario
Posts: 943
Default Hey Jordan

remember there's supposed to be a leaf spring and bracket in there...
__________________
Charles Fitton
Maryhill On.,
Canada

too many carriers
too many rovers
not enough time.
(and now a BSA...)
(and now a Triumph TRW...)
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 21-05-14, 22:48
Jordan Baker's Avatar
Jordan Baker Jordan Baker is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 4,151
Default

That's the problem. I installed the leaf spring/bracket and now the rods don't fit. You can just see it behind the heavier clutch rod.
__________________
Jordan Baker
RHLI Museum,
Otter LRC
C15A-Wire3, 1944
Willys MB, 1942
10cwt Canadian trailer
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 22-05-14, 00:10
Dave Schindel Dave Schindel is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: S.E. Sask. Canada
Posts: 279
Default

Jordan,my MKII rod is about 40 7/8 inches long , not counting the clevis on each end. The leaf spring should be pretty much straight when the pedal is not depressed.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 22-05-14, 00:12
Dave Schindel Dave Schindel is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: S.E. Sask. Canada
Posts: 279
Default

Just wondering if you have the 2 rods switched around?
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 22-05-14, 00:18
Lynn Eades Lynn Eades is offline
Bluebell
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Tauranga, New Zealand
Posts: 5,541
Default

David is on to it. The long one is in the front (with the slotted clevis at the back)The leaf spring assy is on the back of the div plate.
__________________
Bluebell

Carrier Armoured O.P. No1 Mk3 W. T84991
Carrier Bren No2.Mk.I. NewZealand Railways. NZR.6.
Dodge WC55. 37mm Gun Motor Carriage M6
Jeep Mb #135668
So many questions....

Last edited by Lynn Eades; 23-05-14 at 12:20. Reason: Seems I goofed about the spring above
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 22-05-14, 01:24
Jordan Baker's Avatar
Jordan Baker Jordan Baker is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 4,151
Default

Thanks for the measurement info. Ill check the length tomorrow.

As for the leaf spring. I removed the remains of the original one from the same spot. I do not believe the rods could be installed incorrectly as the other one is a lot longer.
__________________
Jordan Baker
RHLI Museum,
Otter LRC
C15A-Wire3, 1944
Willys MB, 1942
10cwt Canadian trailer
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 22-05-14, 03:12
charlie fitton's Avatar
charlie fitton charlie fitton is offline
HLIofC - Normandy Pl
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Maryhill Ontario
Posts: 943
Default maybe?

Wrong side of the bulkhead?
__________________
Charles Fitton
Maryhill On.,
Canada

too many carriers
too many rovers
not enough time.
(and now a BSA...)
(and now a Triumph TRW...)
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 22-05-14, 22:36
Jordan Baker's Avatar
Jordan Baker Jordan Baker is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 4,151
Default

Thanks all.

Ive got it figured out. Somewhere along in its history the rods had been switched with the long one going to the rear. Both rods are out and I will be making up new ones as these have been bent a fair bit.
__________________
Jordan Baker
RHLI Museum,
Otter LRC
C15A-Wire3, 1944
Willys MB, 1942
10cwt Canadian trailer
Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Wanted: 4WD linkage GUARDS For Sale Or Wanted 2 03-11-13 08:12
Reactionary linkage seizing Keith Webb The Restoration Forum 7 18-11-12 20:24
gearbox horse shoe linkage shaun The Carrier Forum 6 09-06-11 10:06
Transfer case control linkage Grant Bowker The Softskin Forum 4 18-02-09 21:50
Chevrolet Cab 11/12 starter linkage Grant Bowker For Sale Or Wanted 0 24-08-07 19:46


All times are GMT +2. The time now is 18:48.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © Maple Leaf Up, 2003-2016