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HH56 wrote Quote:

There would be no difference in the (parallel) plane of motion. Of course, if the lever mechanism is not strong enough, then the lever could twist or bend and that could change the ratio depending upon where the deflection occured.

Craig

Thanks, Craig. I didn't think so either but was throwing it out to see if I overlooked something that was obvious to everyone else.

I am concerned about flex as well so have made it very beefy. Probably way more than needed but will most likely keep it that way. Final design and dimensions still in progress but makes it so much nicer done this way instead of having a straight across rod as was in one of my early pictures.

Flex???? Just use any modern car/lite truck (of equal size) that u already own to compare dimensions of material used. Should not have to go any heavier than that.

NOTE that the F Explorer pedal assembly i'm using had thin nylon bushings in the pedal hinge which seems skimpy to me but it holds up just fine.

Use any modern or even not so modern production vehicle as a model for materials needs and applications. How could anyone go wrong with that????

Just use any modern car/lite truck (of equal size) that u already own to compare dimensions of material used

You're right, but I'd rather err on the overkill side and also need some thickness in that piece for the bearing I'm using. Another benefit is to keep the different metal sizes needed to just a few pieces.

Am not saying this is the best or only way. Assuming the possible bleed problem is solved and actually get some numbers that are reasonable, will photograph and provide details and measurements of what was done. If anyone else wants to try one, this will be a starting point and any changes can be made they feel appropriate or more comfortable with.

I'm still not sure about the nearness of shift linkage, but have decided to go with what I have. The Ultra rod looks like it will clear barely but could be bent if needed. The stick maybe a lost cause without having one to look at in detail.