Re: 21st series R9 overdrive kick down switch

Posted by HH56 On 2015/8/26 17:42:46

It is either bent or the hole the pivot pin uses to support the bellcrank is seriously worn on one side. As thick as that bracket is it would probably be a project to try and bend or repair it where it lies -- although if there is no other damage on the bracket maybe the arm with the spring could be bent over a bit using heavy pliers.

If it were mine, while it is a bit of aggravation to remove the top of pedals and accelerator bottom hinge bar I would do that to access the bracket. That way I would be able to check the condition of the pivot and see what is bent. The only issue to think about if removing pedals might be the condition of the accelerator pedal. If the rubber is old and dry the rubber socket for the end of the stem which goes thru the floor might pull off when you pull to release the stem ball from the pedal.

If you decide to proceed, once the pedal tops and acc are off you can pull the carpet back and remove the screws holding the assy to the floor. Then you could remove and examine the bracket and repair things properly.