saiers Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 I have a 1947 Dodge and I'm trying to install the gas pedal. It's old and original but in nice shape. The problem I'm having is getting the ball-end to pop into the holes (Two posts on the floor and one to the linkage through the firewall).. it seems too tight and I'm wondering if perhaps the rubber is just too aged, or if there is a trick to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintage6t Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 I'd try a little lube like wd40 or even soak the pedal in hot water to soften it and then a little dish soap as lube when installing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TodFitch Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 1 hour ago, vintage6t said: I'd try a little lube like wd40 or even soak the pedal in hot water to soften it and then a little dish soap as lube when installing. Don't know about WD40 as petroleum products and old natural rubber are often not a good combination. But I agree that warming it up in warm or hot water and using some soap as a lubricant should work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 My gas pedal rubber broke on the end that connects to the rod through the fire wall. I super glued it back together 40,000 miles ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hiebert Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 Silicone spray lube won't affect the rubber, is just as slick, if not slicker, than petroleum products, and cleans off easily once you're done, if you so choose. It won't restore old rubber, but it will help protect new rubber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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