body and interior Hard time getting the gas pedal on the nubs

[Chippy]

Hi guys,

 

 

Just curious how difficult it is supposed to be to get the gas pedal seated on the nubs.

 

I have a new pedal and the nubs appear to be in great shape, but I cant get the two to mate up. Previous owner did replace carpet so perhaps it is sitting a little high on the nubs.

 

I have tried pushing on the pedal, but can't get it to lock into place. I tried tapping it with a mallet, but still no luck.

 

Are there any tricks or do I just need more force?

 

Thanks much.

 

 

Edited October 23, 2016 by Chippy

[adawil2002]

Hit it harder with the mallet, it should pop on with enough force. Probably by the time you read this you'll already have it installed.

[Chippy]

Thanks, Andrew. Will give it a shot in the AM.

[Kidasters]

Putting a little grease on them doesn't hurt either.  if you don't want to use grease, liquid dish soap is your friend as well.

Edited October 23, 2016 by Kidasters

[M3M3M3]

They are referred to as evil nubs for a reason.    Behead them!

[Mike Self]

A little dab of silicone grease helps, and won't attack the rubber.  Did you replace the little plastic sleeve on the end of the accelerator pedal linkage?  It's there to make the pedal work smoother and must be greased.

 

But instead of greasing the sleeve and the portion of the pedal where it travels, clean it off and use a piece of Slick Tape (available at woodworking stores) or something similar.  It's slippery plastic tape with a sticky back.  It needs no lubrication and thus won't gum up.  Drop me an IM if you need more information.

 

mike

Edited October 23, 2016 by mike

[Son of Marty]

A little silicone grease and with a new petal it will take a pretty good wack with rubber mallet to get it to seat.

[jgerock]

I had the same problem on the 69. Turns out there was crud still in one of the holes that wouldn't let the pedal go all the way onto the nubs. 

[danco_]

I'm a fan of rubber mallets and cursing. 

 

60% of the time, it works every time.