Any interest in new accelerator peddle linkages?

[cunning plan]

I am currently working with a local engineer to fabricate a new linkage for my bus - this bit (which I believe is up to 1972):

Image borrowed and edited from VW Heritage

I would imaging there would be a massive amount of play in the linkage system if your linkage is worn which would result in your carbs not opening fully. As most people will find, the grub-screws are seized in place which means grinding off and replacing is the only option.

I can't find anyone that already makes it, so instead I am hoping to get a few made up.

Not sure about time-scales, the engineer is currently sourcing the tubel, but says the rest is relatively simple.

Not sure on price yet.

Would anyone else be interested?

 

[sparkywig]

Yes.

 

[cunning plan]

Really - just one? Thought there would be more interest that this? :?

 

[sparkywig]

Really - just one? Thought there would be more interest that this? :?

Is that because not many others get driven.... :lol:

 

[Nick-Rackham]

Interested depending on cost

 

[cunning plan]

Okay so that's a possible three to order then - dependant on price.

cunning plan
sparkywig
Nick-Rackham

The engineer is doing it in-between jobs, so I am just waiting back on the cost for one - which I am definitely having as it's for me. Once he has done the one and has the measurements and specification, he should be able to produce more quite quickly.

I will keep you guys posted.

 

[strongy]

i need the outer part more than the rod really as thats where the wear is on mine,i take it your just getting the linkage done?

 

[cunning plan]

I'm fabricating everything circled in green in the top picture - so the tube and the two rods. :msn4:

 

[strongy]

this is the collar on mine that has nearly worn thru so if thats there im defo interested :mrgreen:

 

[sparkywig]

i need the outer part more than the rod really as thats where the wear is on mine,i take it your just getting the linkage done?

I welded a cut down washer to reduce some of the play.

 

[Humphrey]

Funny, just today my resto guy told me I need one of these...he was going to try and weld up my old one but I'd rather have new. Let me know how much and when! Thanks!

 

[Humphrey]

How would it differ from this one? http://www.justkampers.com/shop/t2-bay-window/accelerator-linkage-kit-j10875.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[cunning plan]

How would it differ from this one? http://www.justkampers.com/shop/t2-bay-window/accelerator-linkage-kit-j10875.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That's a latebay linkage. I'm looking at producing the up to '72 Early linkage rod part.

 

[Humphrey]

Sorry... what about this one? http://www.justkampers.com/shop/accelerator-linkage-kit-right-hand-drive-j10672.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[cunning plan]

No problem. :mrgreen:

I think that is the one that goes under your peddle. :?:

It doesn't look like my old one anyway :satanlook:

 

[Humphrey]

Hmmmm.... tricksy! I'll show this post to my restorer and see what he says. Don't count me out just yet! The main problem for me will be time...if this is the part I need I will need it sharpish. How long do you think these will take to make?

 

[cunning plan]

No idea bud, the engineer is doing it in-between jobs as he is trying to keep the costs down. I call him every now and then just to nudge him along. As I say, once he has done one, he should be able to bang them out.

 

[Humphrey]

sounds like a cunning plan! ...thanks!

 

[luk0zade]

would deffinately be intrested in one of these, just depending on the price.

i have replaced all the other parts and this bit is on its way out so would be great to get my hands on one.

 

[veedub1975]

Hi 'cunning plan' Im also having trouble with this linkage. I am currently trying to remove it to investigate where the wear is but i'm struggling to remove the linkage. Is it held together with a roll pin or grub screw ? I thought it was a allen key grub screw and i may be right, but what ever is in there doesn't want to come out ! Any help will be much appreciated.