Gas pedal parts...

[RyanH]

I have a 1970 911T. Has anyone ever had the gas pedal stuck down?

On further inspection the plate behind the gas pedal, that the connecting rods fix to had somehow got behind the sheet metal that forms the centre tunnel.

I had to disconnect the rods and push it back into place to free it then connect the rods back up. Does this plate slide on the sheet metal as the pedal in pressed down, not sure if it did before? It seems to be too far over to the centre tunnel?

[74-911]

Once had the pedal stick at near WOT while running up through the gears - an interesting experience. The bushing in the pedal cluster had disintegrated and the gas pedal more or less just flopped around. It may be time to rebuild your pedal cluster.

[E Sully]

My experience was the same as Jacks. Pedal cluster needed a rebuild.
The hinged bracket that the pedal rods connect to sits inside the cut out for the tunnel along with the clutch arm, but should not contact it. If the arm is hitting the tunnel sheet metal, the pedal cluster may have shifted. If so, there may be quite a bit of rust allowing the pedal assembly to move, unless the mounting bolts have loosened up. Either way it sounds like it's time to remove the pedal cluster and install new bushings and possibly repair the sheet metal.

[JJ 911SC]

Happen to me on the first day out this year.

You probably need a new Gas Pedal Arm.

Since I could not bring myself to pay $70, I had a friend fix mine: Post 4 & 5 of Throttle Linkage Adjusment

[RyanH]

That's it, the gas pedal arm and it sounds like my problem. I haven't looked yet but can this be removed without taking apart the cluster?

I like the link with the bolt replacing the pin and feel this could be the way to go, but I need to get it out first.

Thanks guys...

[JJ 911SC]

Yes you can remove it in situ.

[RyanH]

Had a look and that is the problem alright, thanks.

My set up is slightly different to the links, I have a threaded bolt which holds it in place and not a split pin. I'm guessing there should be bushings in there too as it's wobbly. Can't see how it would slide out though as there is not enough space for the threaded bolt, anyway an overhaul of the cluster is due and I've ordered some bushings so I'll take a closer look when they arrive.

I've tightened the nut and gave the gas pedal arm a bit of a nudge over (bend)which will do for now and keep me moving!

The forum is invaluable for pieces of information like this. Thanks to all....

[Walt Fricke]

If you don't have a proper gas pedal stop, you can overstress the bell crank (indicated as "gas pedal arm"). It can twist, which can lead to it getting stuck, or otherwise something can deform. Had it happen on the track. I was still doing great turning the key off to decelerate or upshift when one of the links just fell off and I had to coast off the track.

You may have a different problem, but check the pedal stop. Kind of 2 person job - one in back to check that the throttle parts are almost fully opened, but not tight up against any stops. Other person in front to press pedal to floor, and to adjust stop as needed. Stops on the wood board piece are only as good as the old board is.

Amazing what force you can put on things with a heavy right foot. Mash the pedal to the floor? Should be able to rely on a pedal stop to absorb all that excess force.

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by RyanH

... My set up is slightly different to the links, I have a threaded bolt which holds it in place and not a split pin...

Sound like not a not so sound PO mod. Post a pic.

[74-911]

Originally Posted by RyanH

anyway an overhaul of the cluster is due and I've ordered some bushings so I'll take a closer look when they arrive.......

If you are going to overhaul the pedal cluster, suggest you go all the way and replace the clutch and brake helper springs also. Over the years I had both of those springs break and although not a catastrophic type failure, the clutch/break pedals are rather sloppy with broken springs.