Posted 2020-06-22 12:07 AM (#599991) Subject: accelerator linkage seal
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i know my 58 plymouth had some kind of seal where the accelerator pivot is on the floor but it is long gone. anyone have a good idea for a replacement? thanks
Posted 2020-06-22 12:32 AM (#599993 - in reply to #599991) Subject: RE: accelerator linkage seal
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There were several aftermarket boots available but they were too thick and simply didn’t work or even fit! I just used latex or nitrile surgical glove material and it is still working after 20 years!
Posted 2020-06-22 1:53 AM (#599995 - in reply to #599991) Subject: RE: accelerator linkage seal
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kcasey - 2020-06-21 9:07 PM
i know my 58 plymouth had some kind of seal where the accelerator pivot is on the floor but it is long gone. anyone have a good idea for a replacement? thanks
Gary Goers used to sell them (something) so maybe Quirley's does now.
I made my own from a Mercury Marine throttle cable boot and a piece of EPDM rubber from a roof vent "jack"
Posted 2020-06-23 5:21 PM (#600063 - in reply to #600033) Subject: Re: accelerator linkage seal
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Attached is a picture of my accelerator seal. I'm almost certain this is original because the car has been in my family since purchased and it sat in a garage for years. I can't imagine it being replaced. You could use truck tire inner tube rubber or leather to make a new seal is looks like to me. But not sure.