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bluex · 10-25-2007, 07:27 PM

Just purchased a NV3500 to swap into my truck. The first order is to swap in the stock pedals I got from another member here.

Any tips on the R&R of the pedal assembly??

Thanks
Paul

beaterC10 · 10-25-2007, 08:45 PM

It's not tough just time consuming. You have to pull the column and brake booster. I pulled the cluster for better visibility. If you are putting hydraulic pedals in 84 and older you will have to drill a couple holes for the pedal braces and one for the cylinder push rod. If I remember correctly it was a bit of a wrestling match getting the pedal assembly in and out.

bigtruck81 · 10-25-2007, 10:30 PM

are your pedals for a hydraulic or manual clutch? if theyre manual, they wont work without serious mods.

bluex · 10-28-2007, 04:29 PM

They are from a 76 model I think. I know they are manual b/c the linkage and z-bar came with them. I'm going to use it with a hyd clutch setup from a 96 S10 though.

bigtruck81 · 10-28-2007, 05:42 PM

good luck with that. 85+ pedals and mc would be a way easier starting point.

Russell · 10-28-2007, 06:04 PM

Definitely start with 85+ pedals. I think that the 85 master is the same displacement as the internal slave cylinder, so they should be compatable

**Captkaos** · 11-01-2007, 12:50 PM

If you are going hydraulic, get the 85-up hydraulic setup, MUCH easier. BTW Nv3500's for S10s weren't the same as the NV3550 that was used in fullsize trucks. They aren't as strong and were never used behind High output 4.3L's

bluex · 11-02-2007, 05:57 PM

What is the difference between the older and newer pedals??

Is there somewhere I can get the setup besides trying to find one in the salavge yard.

beaterC10 · 11-02-2007, 08:15 PM

The older pedals use a mechanical linkage between the pedals and clutch, the newer ones are hydaulic. The only place I know to find a set is the junkyard or maybe Ebay.

bluex · 11-03-2007, 05:02 PM

I know the difference between mechanical and hydro, I want to know if there is a physical difference between the different pedals or brackets before I go out and get another set just like what I have. If anyone has pics of the 85+ pedals and bracket that will help. As I said I have some from a 76 with the mechanical setup.

Thanks
Paul

bluex · 11-15-2007, 05:17 PM

Anyone????

bigtruck81 · 11-15-2007, 06:02 PM

the hydro pedals will have a peg like on the brake pedal for the clutch master cylinder, im not sure how the mechanicals work, its been a while since ive seen one.

10-25-2007, 07:27 PM	#1
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Pedal Swap. Just purchased a NV3500 to swap into my truck. The first order is to swap in the stock pedals I got from another member here. Any tips on the R&R of the pedal assembly?? Thanks Paul __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

10-25-2007, 08:45 PM	#2
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Re: Pedal Swap. It's not tough just time consuming. You have to pull the column and brake booster. I pulled the cluster for better visibility. If you are putting hydraulic pedals in 84 and older you will have to drill a couple holes for the pedal braces and one for the cylinder push rod. If I remember correctly it was a bit of a wrestling match getting the pedal assembly in and out.

10-25-2007, 10:30 PM	#3
bigtruck81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: northern, in Posts: 350	Re: Pedal Swap. are your pedals for a hydraulic or manual clutch? if theyre manual, they wont work without serious mods.

10-28-2007, 04:29 PM	#4
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: Pedal Swap. They are from a 76 model I think. I know they are manual b/c the linkage and z-bar came with them. I'm going to use it with a hyd clutch setup from a 96 S10 though. __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Last edited by bluex; 10-28-2007 at 04:30 PM.

10-28-2007, 05:42 PM	#5
bigtruck81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: northern, in Posts: 350	Re: Pedal Swap. good luck with that. 85+ pedals and mc would be a way easier starting point.

10-28-2007, 06:04 PM	#6
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Pedal Swap. Definitely start with 85+ pedals. I think that the 85 master is the same displacement as the internal slave cylinder, so they should be compatable __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

11-01-2007, 12:50 PM	#7
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Pedal Swap. If you are going hydraulic, get the 85-up hydraulic setup, MUCH easier. BTW Nv3500's for S10s weren't the same as the NV3550 that was used in fullsize trucks. They aren't as strong and were never used behind High output 4.3L's __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

11-02-2007, 05:57 PM	#8
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: Pedal Swap. What is the difference between the older and newer pedals?? Is there somewhere I can get the setup besides trying to find one in the salavge yard. __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

11-02-2007, 08:15 PM	#9
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Re: Pedal Swap. The older pedals use a mechanical linkage between the pedals and clutch, the newer ones are hydaulic. The only place I know to find a set is the junkyard or maybe Ebay.

11-03-2007, 05:02 PM	#10
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: Pedal Swap. I know the difference between mechanical and hydro, I want to know if there is a physical difference between the different pedals or brackets before I go out and get another set just like what I have. If anyone has pics of the 85+ pedals and bracket that will help. As I said I have some from a 76 with the mechanical setup. Thanks Paul __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

11-15-2007, 05:17 PM	#11
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: Pedal Swap. Anyone???? __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

11-15-2007, 06:02 PM	#12
bigtruck81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: northern, in Posts: 350	Re: Pedal Swap. the hydro pedals will have a peg like on the brake pedal for the clutch master cylinder, im not sure how the mechanicals work, its been a while since ive seen one.



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