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Offline pato08

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Brake peddal, and rod
« on: 01.03. 2014 00:02 »

Hi All, a couple of quick questions.
1/ Below is a picture of two brake peddles I have, which would be more accurate for a 1957 Plunger ?, and why does one have a lug on the side.
2/ Of the peddle, brake rod spacer and adjuster nut, what is painted, chromed, polished ?

Thanks in advance
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Re: Brake peddal, and rod
« Reply #1 on: 01.03. 2014 01:23 »

 Hiya Pato,
             One with lug for adjuster would most likely be the one.
 Books I have for each has same P# for both. Do either have numbers on them...??

 I had trouble making mine clear the (not very well made) engine pipe- had to add a chicane.. *conf*- problem was I think incorrect top radius on the pipe, but that's a story for elsewhere...

 Can't help with paint/chrome, could be down to personal choice.

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Re: Brake peddal, and rod
« Reply #2 on: 01.03. 2014 10:33 »
G'day Pato.
duTch is on the money. The lug is for an adjuster bolt that works on the bottom of the footpeg to vary the height of the pedal. A friend has a "53 plunger with that one, my "51 has the other. Painted. Rod, spacer & nut chromed.
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Don't worry duTch, my pedal rubs the pipe too.
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Re: Brake peddal, and rod
« Reply #3 on: 01.03. 2014 22:42 »
Hey Dutch, both have 67-7026 cast on them. I first thought the lug was for return spring. but adjuster makes more sense  *beer*.

Thanks Musky, parts added to paint shelf, I'll let you know when engine is getting closer to assembly point, if you are available  *respect* .

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Re: Brake peddal, and rod
« Reply #4 on: 02.03. 2014 02:36 »


.... and when it comes to the spring..........hoo boy...no way can I get it on, it may be for a single. The new one I bought has reasonable diameter/clearance on the lug, 3,1/4 full turns, but the ones in the books appear to have 3 only, but I think it should have maybe 2,1/2 or 3,1/2 turns
Started building in about 1977/8 a on average '52 A10 -built from bits 'n pieces never resto intended -maybe 'personalised'
Have a '74 850T Moto Guzzi since '92-best thing I ever bought doesn't need a kickstart 'cos it bump starts sooooooooo(mostly) easy
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