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Re: [Spridgets] Unintended acceleration

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Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Unintended acceleration
From: David Lieb <72spridget@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 3 Jan 2010 10:45:21 -0600
> Another way you can get a stuck full throttle on a spridget is if you
> reposition the gas pedal too far away from the firewall (after welding in
> new floors). Because of the way the linkage is you can get into a situation
> where the pedal goes down and sort of snap locks into the down position..
> This can be very scary if you discover this, at say, an Encounter gymkhana
> event...for example.

It is not necessary for the floor to have been replaced, nor for the
gas pedal to be re-positioned. All that is necessary is for the rubber
socket on the back of the pedal to be old and worn so that the
connecting rod can pop out. Yes, it is very "disconcerting" to
discover at a competitive driving event ;-) WOT in first or second
gear can get away from you quickly.
David L

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