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Title: Pedal assembly drawing?
Post by: TurboFource on Thursday,February 02, 2023, 01:15:30 PM

Is there a drawing with dimensions of the pedal assembly available?

Title: Re: Pedal assembly drawing?
Post by: BDA on Thursday,February 02, 2023, 01:38:30 PM

I found a drawing for dual M/Cs that you should be able to adapt here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RE6xKmBQ1UNNfADyDYKkhPpZwlese3Oa

I think JB fab'ed his own pedals and might have some drawings.

Title: Re: Pedal assembly drawing?
Post by: TurboFource on Thursday,February 02, 2023, 01:52:00 PM

Thanks BDA!

Title: Re: Pedal assembly drawing?
Post by: Dilkris on Friday,February 03, 2023, 02:50:17 AM

TurboFource,

Please find attached - note, these are not my drawings - I filed them away some time back when I came across them.

Title: Re: Pedal assembly drawing?
Post by: TurboFource on Saturday,February 04, 2023, 11:47:58 AM

Has anyone fabricated a set of pedals from these drawings?
I seriously question the ability of an 1/8" spiral pin being able to handle forces
of a clutch long term..... :o

Title: Re: Pedal assembly drawing?
Post by: GavinT on Saturday,February 04, 2023, 08:20:19 PM

Agreed, an 1/8" pin is too small for my comfort zone. If we're to adhere to the 1/3 diameter as the rule of thumb, that still only permits a ~ 4mm pin. Maybe make that lever arm wider and use 2 x 4mm pins - one on each side?
I'd seriously consider just welding it on. With the inclusion of a couple of grease nipples, it'll last another 50 years.
Anyone know who did the drawing?

Hang on . . the drawing calls out a 1/2" inner shaft??
Is that as per stock on the TCS? I ask because my S2 uses a 3/4" OD hollow shaft.

Title: Re: Pedal assembly drawing?
Post by: TurboFource on Sunday,February 05, 2023, 04:50:21 AM

I am using a 3/4” shaft and I have decided to weld the arm on.
I will also provide a way to lubricate the oilite bushings I am using.

Title: Re: Pedal assembly drawing?
Post by: Dilkris on Monday,February 06, 2023, 03:18:16 AM

Quote from: GavinT on Saturday,February 04, 2023, 08:20:19 PM

......Anyone know who did the drawing?

Whoever it was - he or she wasn't in the UK....   :))

Title: Re: Pedal assembly drawing?
Post by: TurboFource on Monday,February 06, 2023, 01:58:08 PM

Anyone using something other than rubber pads on their pedals?

Title: Re: Pedal assembly drawing?
Post by: GavinT on Tuesday,February 07, 2023, 05:34:55 PM

Not me but I've seen some with that expanded metal mesh edge welded to the pedals.

Title: Re: Pedal assembly drawing?
Post by: GavinT on Friday,February 17, 2023, 08:16:15 PM

Found these old pics . .