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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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Is there an adjustment on the footfeed switch? I can't get my switch to go far enough to kick down the tranie.
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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Small adjustment, about 1/2", usually not enough. You can remove the bracket and bend it a little, or add a spacer of some sort to the contact switch to get the contact you need.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 03:14 AM
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why don,t you just shift it
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I hate to admit this on a public forum, but....I wrapped some hockey tape around the thing so it would make contact....works like a champ now.
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I also hate to admit this on a public forum but....

I had a square rubber block that I drilled a hole in and slipped over the business end of the switch so it makes contact with the foot pedal at 3/4 throttle.

Works great, no problems
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 04:00 PM
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Remove the 2 screws that attach the switch to the car and then go to your local auto parts store.

I ended up buying some rubber fuel line that snuggly fit on the round post part of the switch that comes into contact with the gas pedal. That hose was still not enough, so I then got a larger piece of hose that fit over the fuel hose. Cut both to length so that they stick out not further than the original post. Worked like a charm.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 10:05 PM
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Bubba #1
Originally Posted by 73C3
I also hate to admit this on a public forum but....

I had a square rubber block that I drilled a hole in and slipped over the business end of the switch so it makes contact with the foot pedal at 3/4 throttle.

Works great, no problems
Bubba #2 I hate to admit this on a public forum, but....I wrapped some hockey tape around the thing so it would make contact....works like a champ now.

Would the real Bubba please stand up!!!
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