121 throttle pedal

JIM C · Oct 30th, 2006, 20:26

My 121 is suffering from a rattle from the pedal when the car is ticking over and your foot is not on the pedal. There is play on the pivot on the pedal rest. Any advice or a cure would be great.
Thanks
Jim C

wellshj · Oct 31st, 2006, 11:26

I find greasing the moving parts reduces this, perhaps try this and making sure your idle is as smooth as possible (correct revs, carbs balanced, points and plugs serviced) first before exploring more radical solutions!

TomTom · Oct 31st, 2006, 12:31

I get this as well, and it's annoying on long journeys. I traced the rattle to where the pedal meets its mounting, and I'm wondering if I could just cushion it, provided the cushioning didn't get in the way of the travel. I have lubed it in the past without much success, and to be honest, even if your carbs are totally balanced you still shouldn't get this cheap rattle. Let's banish the rattles!

Tom

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JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	121 throttle pedal My 121 is suffering from a rattle from the pedal when the car is ticking over and your foot is not on the pedal. There is play on the pivot on the pedal rest. Any advice or a cure would be great. Thanks Jim C

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wellshj Junior Member Last Online: Apr 29th, 2013 14:00 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: London	I find greasing the moving parts reduces this, perhaps try this and making sure your idle is as smooth as possible (correct revs, carbs balanced, points and plugs serviced) first before exploring more radical solutions!

Oct 31st, 2006, 12:31	#3
TomTom Master Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2021 16:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London	I get this as well, and it's annoying on long journeys. I traced the rattle to where the pedal meets its mounting, and I'm wondering if I could just cushion it, provided the cushioning didn't get in the way of the travel. I have lubed it in the past without much success, and to be honest, even if your carbs are totally balanced you still shouldn't get this cheap rattle. Let's banish the rattles! Tom

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