is there a difference between 6 cly and v8 manual pedal assemblies?

[my68barracuda]

and I am asking about the manual transmission pedal assemblies that fit the 67 and up A bodies


thanks

 

[Syleng1]

Should be the same.

 

[Murray]

Yes, there are three different assemblies. They are 6cyl., v8 and heavy duty v8. Basically- light duty, medium duty and heavy duty. They all interchange but were matched to the engine/clutch in the car. Mine, '68 cuda 383, is the heavy duty where the swing pedals ride on bearings not bushings and the over-center spring is heavier with additional bracing.

 

[moparmarks]

Doesn't the HD ones have an extra brace? I know 340 cars got the HD setup.
What is the difference between /6 and V8?

 

[Murray]

Yes, extra brace on the heavy duty to hold the heavier spring. I believe the 6cyl pedals have an even lighter spring and attachment, while the pedals themselves are the same.

 

[67Dart273]

Oldmanmopar did a post on this. The 340 cars (maybe 360 too?) had a slightly longer throw and were heavier made

 

[694spd]

I have done some investigation to try to understand the difference between the different A-body pedal sets.
I conclusion that I have come up with is that there were two different assemblies.
In 1969 the parts manual shows 4 different part numbers for the A-body overcenter spring.
- 6 Cyl Std. #2266784
- 6 Cyl Heavy Duty #2461515
- 8 Cyl Except 273 #2883468
- 8 Cyl 273 #2461515

It also shows two different clutch pedal parts numbers.
- 6 Cyl #2781145
- 8 Cyl #2883457

The 6 Cyl clutch pedal used 2 pivot bushings #2467770
The 8 Cyl clutch pedal used 2 pivot bearings #2883462

The picture posted, I believe came from someone here on this site.
The top set I would call the light duty one.
The bottom set I would call the heavy duty one.

 

[sammie]

Btw the bearings can be bought .I changed them on my 69 383. So if you have the bushing you can change over to bearings!

 

[moparmarks]

Good info here. Actually there are only 3 springs. /6 HD and 273 both use the 2461515 spring.

 

[my68barracuda]

I have done some investigation to try to understand the difference between the different A-body pedal sets.
I conclusion that I have come up with is that there were two different assemblies.
In 1969 the parts manual shows 4 different part numbers for the A-body overcenter spring.
- 6 Cyl Std. #2266784
- 6 Cyl Heavy Duty #2461515
- 8 Cyl Except 273 #2883468
- 8 Cyl 273 #2461515

It also shows two different clutch pedal parts numbers.
- 6 Cyl #2781145
- 8 Cyl #2883457

The 6 Cyl clutch pedal used 2 pivot bushings #2467770
The 8 Cyl clutch pedal used 2 pivot bearings #2883462

The picture posted, I believe came from someone here on this site.
The top set I would call the light duty one.
The bottom set I would call the heavy duty one.

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thanks a lot of good information here.
the strength of the overcenter spring and the bushing / bearing is the difference between the 6 and 8 cylinder versions.
the length of the throw is the same,, is that correct?

 

[694spd]

Good info here. Actually there are only 3 springs. /6 HD and 273 both use the 2461515 spring.

Good Eye....
I did not notice that when I was posting the numbers.

 

[694spd]

thanks a lot of god information here.
the strength of the overcenter spring and the bushing / bearing is the difference between the 6 and 8 cylinder versions.
the length of the throw is the same,, is that correct?

When comparing the two, there is a 3/4" difference in the length between pin where the upper clutch rod attaches and the pin where the overcenter spring attaches.

 

[Murray]

How can you convert plastic bushings to bearings when the thickness of bearings is much greater?

 

[AJ/FormS]

his picture shows that the pedal ratios are different. Do not try to use the slanty pedal with a 3-finger clutch, the effort will be much too high.
I think it could do well tho with a diaphragm-type clutch.

 

[clin10]

I have to disagree. I have 2 clutch pedal assemblies that both came from 1970 H code Dusters. Both are 5 1/4 center to center and both have the large over center spring.