Godsgift

To start my '72 I have to push the clutch pedal all the way to the firewall before the starter engages... is there a way to adjust this switch so that I don't have to push the pedal so far down? I'm concerned that some day I won't be able to start the car because of the pedal bottoming out before the switch engages.

Richard454

There is no adjustment. The switch mounts w/ a screw and a slot into the pedal bracket. The rod has no adjustment as well and held in place w/ a very small clip.

Theoretically-with no adjustment - it shouldn't get out of adjustment!


Richard

Alan 71

Hi G,
I think that Richard is right.
Unless the rod were to be bent, or there would be new carpet and padding, or a thicker floor mat installed, the clutch arm will always reach the point needed to trip the switch.
Regards,
Alan

BKarol

This is what you are looking at. Like Alan said unless that rod is bent it should work. I cannot imagine getting under the dash to work on it though

Godsgift

Thanks; it does look awfully close to work on! I'll keep you informed

Alan 71

Hi G,
The clutch arm actually wore a small nickel sized hole completely through the rubber mat and original carpet in my car because of 'bottoming out' each time I depressed the clutch to start the engine.
Regards,
Alan

marshal135

you could sell it and buy a '68.
Then you wouldn't have to ever worry about it
Just remember to push in the clutch or your going through the
garage wall

Marshal