eulcon Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 I really hate to ask this question because I know it sounds stupid ... but ... How do these pedal seals go on? Do they stay attached to the pedals and move when the pedals are pushed? Do they seal against the bottom of the floor pan? If so, which side goes against the floor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 I been wondering the same thing for my '36 car. Mine were completely missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicpanza Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 I figured this out after years of wondering. The seals are installed on the pedal shaft (when they are off the vehicle). The flat area goes toward the floor and the seal rides along with the pedal shaft. So when you push the pedal in, the seal moves down and when the pedal returns, it rests against the kick panel closing up the hole that the pedal goes through. If this isn't clear, I may be able to find a picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Well, there ya' go! That's kinda' what I thought as there is no way to secure the seals to anything. Thanks Vic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eulcon Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 Wow ... I've been wondering this for quite a while ... now I know! I guess that makes sense ... The engineers at Dodge must have put a lot of thought into that idea ... lol. Now I have to try to stretch that little piece of rubber over that big pedal I appreciate it! ... Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicpanza Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 I am not sure you can get them over the pedal. I installed mine on the pedal shafts when I had them off for restoration. In any event, if you are going to try and get it over the pedal, soak it in near boiling water to soften it up. Might also use some liquid soap to help it slide. And, remember to install them so that the flat surface (side down in your photos) is facing up so that it engages the toe panel when the pedal is in the full up position (trust me, I just installed a fuel tank and forgot to connect the wire to the sending unit). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eulcon Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Did it! ... I had the pedals off so I slipped them over the bottom ends. To my surprise they went on relatively easy using plenty of dish soap. They stretch a lot further than I thought they would. Thanks again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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