Era Replica Automobiles 427 ROADSTER, Assembly And Service Manual

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SECTION F -SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY-
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EMERGENCY BRAKE
Attach the emergency brake cables and balance bracket as
shown. The front cable is attached to the handle as shown
on page 101.
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SAFETY STRAP:
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Install the strap into the holes on the chassis support below
the driveshaft and bolt into place. If you have the
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rear suspension and are using the emergency brake, see
the diagram on page 104.
BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL
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INSTALLATION
If necessary, clean and grease the needle bearings in the
chassis and in the brake pedal.
Slide the pivot shaft through the chassis bearings with the
splined end toward the inside. If the engine is installed,
the shaft must be installed from the outside of the chassis.
Install the thrust washer(s), brake pedal, and clutch pedal
onto the shaft. Secure the clutch pedal with the shoulder
screw.
Install the clutch throw-out arm onto the splined end of the
shaft. Orient the throw-out arm approximately opposite
the pedal. See the illustration on page 143.
To adjust the orientation of the clutch arm, change the
length of the connecting rod between the clutch pedal
throw-out arm and the clutch master cylinder:
Remove the retaining clip and the clevis pin.
Loosen the jam nut at the clevis. Turn the threaded rod to
change the length as necessary.. When finished, tighten the
arm set screw.
For balance bar parts installation, see page 148.
Clutch height adjustment is covered on page 105.
BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
Master cylinder installation is described on page 62.
For people of average height, set the distance from the rear
of the pedal face to the forward part of the foot-box to
about 7". If you are much taller or shorter, you may move
the pedal up to
3 /
4
" forward or backward as needed.