Replacement accelerator linkage for 1939 Ford

[rayro39]

Does anyone make a reproduction gas pedal link? Or can these be modified/replaced so they stay in place. Mine keeps slipping off the knuckle.

Picture is for reference
thank you!

[marko39]

Is that the part that connects to the pedal? If so it doesn't look right. Bob Drake lists the two pieces and probably other venders as well.

[supereal]

That part is called "gas pedal linkage rod". For your '39 the part number is 48-9727.
At C&G (800-266-0470) the price is $9.

[rayro39]

Thank you supereal

[Kube]

I've restored numerous 39 Fords both very early and very late production vehicles and have never witnessed a throttle linkage that appeared even remotely similar to that one.

[Terry,OH]

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48-9747 is 10.75" long, it is connected to the Carb and the firewall accelerator linkage. I don't think that is what you have circled in your photo.
What your showing is not 39 Ford passenger car linkage. If you see page 4-11 & 12 of the 39 restoration book you will see the proper linkage.Do you have a photo of your linkage installed.

[mercurycyclone]

Attached is photos of firewall accelerator linkage off a 39 Ford.

[DavidG]

Note the return spring in mercurycyclone's photos above. The absence of such a spring in the non-original linkage in the photo in #1 is a serious safety hazard which could lead to a stuck wide-open throttle.

[Tinker]

DavidG nailed it.

[rayro39]

I ordered this one from cgfordparts. It's too short. They insist it's for a 1939 Ford Sedan. They said that's all they have.

It barely reaches my floor board. Here's my old one with the one they sent.

[deuce lover]

What's wrong with your original ? I have one you can have and its 4 3/8 total length.Just reimburse me for the postage after you get it.Click on my user ID and send me a message if interested.
PS if you can tig weld just graft the pedal end of the old rod to the new after measuring correctly.

[rayro39]

The spring is stuck open. Or missing. I tried crimping it a little to hold on to the knuckle, but it still doesn't hold. It's just worn out.
Thanks Duece

[deuce lover]

Ah okay. Mine is good used.Have had it 20 yrs and couldn't use it as I had a 35 and 36 .Its yours if you want it.

[Terry,OH]

Suggest you take Sheldon up on his generous offer. Ford obsoleted the original rod used in 39 and replaced it with the one used in 1941. The 41 has a different connection to the linkage end. It used a rubber insulator to isolate vibration and noise.

If you remove the metal button from your old rod and drill a hole in it. Then cut to the proper length a longer piece of linkage then insert the cut rod into the metal button and solder it in place you can make your own replacement rod.

[DavidG]

You have been warned; your non-original jury rig accelerator cross shaft lacking a return spring is a serious safety issue that you should not ignore.