1952 Dodge Pilothouse Truck Gas Pedal Install

[Watash]

Just purchased a new gas pedal for my 52 Dodge Truck and it will not stay attached at the bottom two pins.  I am considering a drilled hole and a bolt to hold it in place. Anyone else had this problem?

 

[JaysonK]

Where did you order the pedal? 

[Watash]

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Roberts Motor Parts

 

[B1B Keven]

I just installed mine an hour ago. It has to go on both posts at the same time. Some lube and a smack from a hammer did the trick.

[52 work truck]

new pins are available from DCM  Dodge Central Michigan

[Batterzazu]

I have heard that NAPA still sells them as a bolt on part.

 

[Watash]

Tried the grease and the hammer.  I think it is going to stay put.

[B1B Keven]

46 minutes ago, Watash said:

Tried the grease and the hammer.  I think it is going to stay put.

Good to hear.

 

[dpollo]

WD 40 really helps and if you lock the shaft that goes through the floor with a vice grip it makes it a whole lot easier to install the pedal.

Nice thing about WD 40 is that it will not hurt the rubber and dries up fairly quickly.

[NiftyFifty]

My issue with grease is it stays wet and might pop off again once in use...I used a bit of dish soap on mine...same thing...was a tight fit, but has never moved since.

Edited August 9, 2017 by 4mula-dlx

[Merle Coggins]

8 hours ago, 4mula-dlx said:

My issue with grease is it stays wet and might pop off again once in use...I used a bit of dish soap on mine...same thing...was a tight fit, but has never moved since.

Grease may break down the rubber too. I also like liquid soap as a lubricant for things like that. Usually use Go-Jo, or similar, as that's what's handy in my garage. Just not the pumice kind.

[B1B Keven]

I used liquid silicone. Shock oil for remote controlled cars. 1500 weight. It gets absorbed into the rubber, extending it's life.

[Watash]

Thanks to all for quick responses.  I am stocking up just in case!!