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DaveCQE David Satre
Randolph Ctr, VT, USA   USA
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1979 MG MGB "Tequila Sunrise"
Most cars the gas pedal is a couple of inches lower than the brake pedal, my 1979 B is at the same height, so when I hit the brake, my foot is also hitting the gas, is this typical pedal height? Can it be adjusted down? I am a first time B owner and have lots to learn. Thanks!

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lewisrn Gold Member Bob L
Danville, IN, USA   USA
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I had 1.5" cut out of my gas pedal length (see pic). I just took it to a welder and he sectioned a piece out and re-welded it. I like it better.


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DaveCQE David Satre
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Is the pedal hard to remove? Looks like the right fix for me! Thanks!

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29desoto Gold Member M Wayne Sanders
Otis, OR, USA   USA
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1973 MG MGB GT "Eliza - FIRST PLACE - MG2013"
1984 Chevrolet Corvette "The Green Weenie"
1994 Chevrolet S10 "Lil Red"
Nope, small nut and bolt and it's out. Make sure not to lose the bushing, or the pedal will flop around.


Wayne Sanders
Rose Lodge, OR
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"I don't care to belong to any club that accepts people like me"-joined Willamette Valley Club in 2011

79/65 MGB - Carmine- V-6 - T-5

This car is now very nearly completely done. Sure to find something else, but not now.........And 12 years later, I'm starting to fix things that were new when we built the car. It's pretty well de-bugged!

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ghnl Eric Russell
Mebane, NC, USA   USA
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1961 MG MGA "Calvin"
In reply to # 2930685 by lewisrn I had my 1.5" cut out of my gas pedal length.

That's what I did to our '78 MGB (since sold).

As I recall, it was not a huge job to remove the pedal. I bought a used pedal to modify (eBay) so I had no long down time.


Eric Russell ~ Mebane, NC
1961 MGA #61, 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6, 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider, 1991 Honda ST1100

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lewisrn Gold Member Bob L
Danville, IN, USA   USA
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In reply to # 2930696 by 29desoto Nope, small nut and bolt and it's out. Make sure not to lose the bushing, or the pedal will flop around.

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Anyone who feels compelled to respond in kind to any perceived slight is often suffering from narcissism.

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DaveCQE David Satre
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Looks like I have another project to add to the list, thanks for the advice!

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JWD Jim D.
Gig Harbor, WA, USA   USA
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It's a very simple modification. Anyone in the Northwest that wants it done, bring me your pedal and I'll fix it for free including glass beading.



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DaveCQE David Satre
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Makes me wish I lived in the northwest!

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JWD Jim D.
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In reply to # 2930736 by DaveCQE Makes me wish I lived in the northwest!

Especially this year. We've had the warmest, nicest winter in history. I've had to mow the lawn several times already. I feel for those on the East coast. Brutal would be an understatement.

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DaveCQE David Satre
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The snow banks around my driveway are about 6-7 feet tall, but at least here in Vermont we have space to put the snow, I feel bad for the folks in the Boston Mass area. Glad someone had nice weather!

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GTgeezer Lynn Kirkpatrick
Columbia City, IN, USA   USA
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Has anyone tried adjusting the cable at the carbs so the pedal is lower? I have thought about trying it, but I don't know if you'll get full throttle opening before hitting the stop on the floor. Of course I guess a lower stop could be made with sheet metal and tin snips.
Thanks

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Steve64B Steve Opitz
Phoenix, AZ, USA   USA
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I did the mod that Bob illustrates, completely changes the position of your foot and leg (for the better) if you're tall move it to the top of the list.

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MG-Maxx Charles Waugh
West Haven, CT, USA   USA
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1974 MG MGB GT V6 Conversion "Gambler MG"
1979 MG MGB MkIII "Rumpelstiltskin"
2008 Chevrolet HHR
Not sure if on all models, but on my 79 there is a adjustment bolt on the shelf by the gas filter. Loosen the nut and adjust from there.

I may do as Bob has done so that I could do a proper heel-toe, instead of a foot-ankle to rev motor while braking.


Chuck
Hamden, CT

79 MGB - Rumpelstiltskin
Just awakened after a 10 year slumber.
GM 60V6 Gen 3 - 3.5L EFI V6 T-5.

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lewisrn Gold Member Bob L
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1980 MG MGB "The "B"
In reply to # 2930762 by GTgeezer Has anyone tried adjusting the cable at the carbs so the pedal is lower? I have thought about trying it, but I don't know if you'll get full throttle opening before hitting the stop on the floor. Of course I guess a lower stop could be made with sheet metal and tin snips.
Thanks

Yes, I tried that, but as you suspect, it affects the ability to get full throttle opening.


“Ideological certainty easily degenerates into an insistence upon ignorance". Daniel Patrick Moynihan

In any debate, the side which strays from civil discussion is usually the side that lacks confidence in its debate position or in the merit of their arguments. Making personal attacks on the opponents instead of staying on the subject is also a sign of weakness.

Anyone who feels compelled to respond in kind to any perceived slight is often suffering from narcissism.

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