32 gas pedal Q..

The part that you push is the same but the V8 and 4cyl are different on the engine side. The V8 is shorter in width and turns up. The 4cyl goes further to the pass side and turns down. Note, only 32 pedals have the ball on the side of the spoon for the hand throttle hook up.
 
Andy said:
The part that you push is the same but the V8 and 4cyl are different on the engine side. The V8 is shorter in width and turns up. The 4cyl goes further to the pass side and turns down. Note, only 32 pedals have the ball on the side of the spoon for the hand throttle hook up.
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Andy,

I made the same mistake you did and several people corrected me. We should have said "only '32 passenger car pedals and '32 and later (for a couple of years) trucks have the ball on the side of the spoon for the hand throttle hook up." Seems like useless trivia but very important if someone is trying to id a spoon to buy.

Charlie Stephens
 
Andy said:
The part that you push is the same but the V8 and 4cyl are different on the engine side. The V8 is shorter in width and turns up. The 4cyl goes further to the pass side and turns down. Note, only 32 pedals have the ball on the side of the spoon for the hand throttle hook up.
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Andy,
Thanks! This is the basic info that I need, as I'm running 2x2 carbs downdraft on my four banger in '30 roadster. I'm trying to figure out throttle linkage that will work(better than stock stuff).
From your info, it looks like a '32 FOUR cyl stock spoon longer setup will work. ANYONE know? Anyone use this or can help with a better setup??
 
Charlie Stephens said:
Andy,

I made the same mistake you did and several people corrected me. We should have said "only '32 passenger car pedals and '32 and later (for a couple of years) trucks have the ball on the side of the spoon for the hand throttle hook up." Seems like useless trivia but very important if someone is trying to id a spoon to buy.

Charlie Stephens
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Charlie, thanks!
No not 'useless' trivia ,for sure! I am trying to id such a spoon to BUY. And, the 4cyl application being longer(to passenger side) seems to fill the need....that is unless you and/or others have tried it and found to be unsatisfactory! Anyone please advise if you know of better application.
 
hardtimes said:
Charlie, thanks!
No not 'useless' trivia ,for sure! I am trying to id such a spoon to BUY. And, the 4cyl application being longer(to passenger side) seems to fill the need....that is unless you and/or others have tried it and found to be unsatisfactory! Anyone please advise if you know of better application.
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I would stick with the Model A. If you are anywhere near Culver City California (does the Left coast mean Hawaii?) I have a Model A and a Model B parked next to each other that you could compare. The Model B ends up in the same place as the Model A relative to the carburetor but attaches to the firewall and costs a lot more.

Charlie Stephens
 
hardtimes said:
Charlie, thanks!
No not 'useless' trivia ,for sure! I am trying to id such a spoon to BUY. And, the 4cyl application being longer(to passenger side) seems to fill the need....that is unless you and/or others have tried it and found to be unsatisfactory! Anyone please advise if you know of better application.
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That should work fine for you. You can heat and bend the B linkage so it points up to line up with the downdraft carbs. You can also drill out the rivet that attaches the arm to the rod and flip the rod around. It will probably still need some tweeking.
I have made this stuff from scratch. The eye bolts are common and some linkage usually comes with them. The rods are made from 5/16 stock. I make the spoons from a bit of plate and shape them on a grinder. They plate up fine. The only part not easy to find or make is the little tin cover that holds the 32 stuff to the firewall.
 
Charlie Stephens said:
I would stick with the Model A. If you are anywhere near Culver City California (does the Left coast mean Hawaii?) I have a Model A and a Model B parked next to each other that you could compare. The Model B ends up in the same place as the Model A relative to the carburetor but attaches to the firewall and costs a lot more.

Charlie Stephens
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Charlie,
Yeah, lost angeles=left coast...yikes, you saying that some place is more left!! :eek: I've always wanted to see your place in culver city..mabe 'next year',eh! I do want to place the setup on the firewall, as the 'stock' floor pedal has issues(no full throttle and catching on floorboard/sticking on :eek::eek:) Ever hear a four banger squeal like a cat with its tail in a fanbelt?? None of that with firewall mount..I'm thinking. If you /anyone has a four cyl setup in good condition...please PM me. thanks
 
Andy said:
That should work fine for you. You can heat and bend the B linkage so it points up to line up with the downdraft carbs. You can also drill out the rivet that attaches the arm to the rod and flip the rod around. It will probably still need some tweeking.
I have made this stuff from scratch. The eye bolts are common and some linkage usually comes with them. The rods are made from 5/16 stock. I make the spoons from a bit of plate and shape them on a grinder. They plate up fine. The only part not easy to find or make is the little tin cover that holds the 32 stuff to the firewall.
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Andy,
Great ideas, all! You covered it pretty well, except for the stock spring thing. I guess that a spring directly to the carb could/would do,eh! Since my fabbing skills are lacking, I'll look for a stock setup first, then go for it if none found. Thanks, Rick
 
Andy,

I would like to preface this with, "use the stock Model A assembly". Having said that you should consider buying just the spoon (you don't need the '32 since the ball on the side for the hand throttle will probably not be used). Install the spoon on a shaft and bend to fit. If you would like photos of the stock Model B let me know and give me a couple of days and I will post them.

Charlie Stephens
 
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