Accelorator rod - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OJ1988 · 03-19-2010, 07:55 PM

I am swapping a 350 in place of my 250.

I have seen the accelorator rod for 6cyl in catologs, but no v8, how different are they? can I make the 6cyl work?

Sinister · 03-19-2010, 08:07 PM

Not sure if a 6 cylinder one will work, but the Truck and Car Shop has them for V8's.

Tx Firefighter · 03-19-2010, 08:18 PM

I always weld them longer using a length of rod. If you don't have any 1/4 inch rod you can buy it at any hardware store.

gcburdic · 03-19-2010, 08:39 PM

Maybe use a 71/72 accelerator with cable??

Sinister · 03-19-2010, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

Maybe use a 71/72 accelerator with cable??

That's the ticket.

Tx Firefighter · 03-19-2010, 09:00 PM

No way, you can lengthen the existing rod in about 5 minutes with a three dollar piece of round rod. Why buy a 71-72 pedal assembly and cable and carb bracket than modify your cab ?

Sinister · 03-19-2010, 09:05 PM

In case of a broken motor mount the cable is safer, that's why they went to the cable. Only reason I did it.

gcburdic · 03-19-2010, 09:06 PM

Tx...I understand your point, but have you seen the adapter plate 'Rckcrln' makes (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=371099)...you no longer have to mod the cab...'sinister' has installed his already...I've been lazy and haven't installed mine yet....either way...just a suggestion to to the OP

Tx Firefighter · 03-19-2010, 09:21 PM

Sure, to each his own. I have seen the bracket and it is nice. Personally, if I can modify something in a few minutes and don't need to spend any money or round up parts somewhere that's the way I go. The bracket, a pedal assembly, a cable, and a carburetor bracket, oh, and the little ball stud on the carburetor for the cable to clip on to is a lot of stuff to round up.

I do understand the safety aspect of a cable. It's not too much of a concern for me.

OJ1988 · 03-19-2010, 09:24 PM

Installing brand new motor and trans mounts in mine as well.

Prefer to keep it stock looking, and being my daily driver, the less mods I have to do on this engine swap the better.

Thanks for the info guys.

Sinister · 03-19-2010, 09:24 PM

I understand where your coming from TX Firefighter, I'm generally the same way. Now the OP has some options, that's all.

03-19-2010, 07:55 PM	#1
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Accelorator rod I am swapping a 350 in place of my 250. I have seen the accelorator rod for 6cyl in catologs, but no v8, how different are they? can I make the 6cyl work? __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

03-19-2010, 08:07 PM	#2
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Accelorator rod Not sure if a 6 cylinder one will work, but the Truck and Car Shop has them for V8's. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

03-19-2010, 08:18 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Accelorator rod I always weld them longer using a length of rod. If you don't have any 1/4 inch rod you can buy it at any hardware store. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-19-2010, 08:39 PM	#4
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Accelorator rod Maybe use a 71/72 accelerator with cable?? __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

03-19-2010, 09:00 PM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Accelorator rod No way, you can lengthen the existing rod in about 5 minutes with a three dollar piece of round rod. Why buy a 71-72 pedal assembly and cable and carb bracket than modify your cab ? __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-19-2010, 09:05 PM	#7
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Accelorator rod In case of a broken motor mount the cable is safer, that's why they went to the cable. Only reason I did it. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 03-19-2010 at 09:06 PM.

03-19-2010, 09:06 PM	#8
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Accelorator rod Tx...I understand your point, but have you seen the adapter plate 'Rckcrln' makes (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=371099)...you no longer have to mod the cab...'sinister' has installed his already...I've been lazy and haven't installed mine yet....either way...just a suggestion to to the OP __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 03-19-2010 at 09:08 PM.

03-19-2010, 09:21 PM	#9
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Accelorator rod Sure, to each his own. I have seen the bracket and it is nice. Personally, if I can modify something in a few minutes and don't need to spend any money or round up parts somewhere that's the way I go. The bracket, a pedal assembly, a cable, and a carburetor bracket, oh, and the little ball stud on the carburetor for the cable to clip on to is a lot of stuff to round up. I do understand the safety aspect of a cable. It's not too much of a concern for me. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-19-2010, 09:24 PM	#10
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: Accelorator rod Installing brand new motor and trans mounts in mine as well. Prefer to keep it stock looking, and being my daily driver, the less mods I have to do on this engine swap the better. Thanks for the info guys. __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

03-19-2010, 09:24 PM	#11
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Accelorator rod I understand where your coming from TX Firefighter, I'm generally the same way. Now the OP has some options, that's all. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...



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