Billet Specialties Gas Pedal 199150 User Manual

FOR CONVERSION FROM FACTORY THROTTLE LINKAGE

TO CABLE STYLE THROTTLE

1/4-20 x 1/2”

‘55 ‘56 ‘57 (Tri-Five) Chevy
Gas Pedal #199150 / #199155

Tools Needed:

• 5/32” Allen Wrench

• Loc-tite® Thread Locker

Also required but not included:

• Throttle cable and housing

1. Disconnect Battery. Disconnect throttle linkage arms from carburetor and
firewall, remove and set aside. Remove throttle linkage pivot base from firewall
with 3/8” or 7/16“ wrench, remove accelerator pedal from inside of vehicle.
Save the fasteners for later use.

2. Install the gas pedal pedestal through the firewall and into the interior of the
vehicle, secure with the two fasteners removed from the pivot base. (It is recom­mended to apply a thin bead of RTV Silicone around the pedestal base to seal
out the elements). Tighten firmly.

• 3/8“ Wrench

• 77/16” Wrench

• 5/16” drill bit

F.H.C.S.

Aluminum

Washer

Delrin

Bushing

Gas Pedal
Upper Arm

Shim

Washers

Splined
Bushing

Delrin

Bushing

Gas Pedal
Lower Arm

Gas Pedal

Pedestal

3. Install the gas pedal components as shown in the illustration and finger tighten.

4. Remove carpet and or insulation from floorboard/firewall that may be in the
way of where the upper arm comes in contact.

5. Remove the clevis and nut from throttle cable (not included). Temporally
install clevis on gas pedal upper arm. Push upper arm with clevis and nut for
proper spacing against firewall and mark position. Find center and drill a small
pilot hole followed by 5/16” bit.

6. Install throttle cable (not included) per manufacturer’s instructions. Aluminum
beveled washers correct the angle of the factory firewall. They are installed on
both sides of the firewall and are held in place with the aluminum ferule and nut
supplied on the end of the throttle cable.

7. Adjust gas pedal lower arm angle to your liking and apply Loc-Tite® to the
threads of the flat head cap screw and tighten firmly. Gas pedal should not bind
in any way, Pedal operation should be smooth.

8. Replace carpet and or insulation.

Other Adjustments Include:

• Gas pedal has two axle pivot options to adjust pedal up and down on arm.

• Lower gas pedal arm can be flipped for added floor clearance.

Billet Specialties, Inc. 500 Shawmut Avenue La Grange, Illinois 60526 PH 800.245.5382 Fax [phone] www.billetspecialties.com

Gas Pedal Pad

Axle Pivot

Firewall

Cable Housing
(Not Included)

Aluminum Ferule

(Not Included)

Bevelled Washer

IMPORTANT

• Check throttle operation before starting vehicle. Gas pedal
operation should be smooth and not bind in any way.

E-Clips

Tension Spring

Bevelled Washer

Nut

(Not Included)

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