Is there a way to reduce the friction (or spring tension) in the foot pedal? I like using the foot pedal at times but have to use the back buttons for left & right.
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Is there a way to reduce the friction (or spring tension) in the foot pedal? I like using the foot pedal at times but have to use the back buttons for left & right.
I don't know about the springs, but I can truly say that most of the parasites are alive and well in DC.Quote:
Originally Posted by Don G
There was a post awhile back where someone told how to replace the springs with shorter ones. I believe they purchaesed the new springs at lowes.i did this to mine and it helped greatly. It has been maybe a year ago, just don't remember all the details but it was simple. Maybe you can do a search and find it.Quote:
Originally Posted by don g
I wish you could find the info. I went to Lowes yesterday and they didn't have anything close to the MK springs.Quote:
Originally Posted by REDEYE50
Thanks
I tried to find the thread also and didn't. Posted question on Mississippi forum, that's where I think the info came from. I did find info about adjusting large head screw on the bottum of the foot pedal. Maybe that's what I did but I thought I took the springs out and replaced them.lol
Check with Shilo Red.
tHANKS i SENT HIM A PMQuote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
Let us all know what you find out because I would like to do this also. Thanks
Guys all you have to do is get new screws for the bottom of the foot control. I got mine at Lowes. Thinking the post I did on this had the size and stuff. But all I did was take one of the screws with me. Picked up 4 that was around 1/4" longer 1/8th will work also. Those longer screws allow the springs to not be as tight. If you get it where it will not shut off you know to screw needs tightened up more. Mine has been used guessing 4 years or more and still works perfect.
Need to get the video camera out and do a video on this fix. Anyone that is going to be at Grenada at the spring fling I can show you how to do it there.
Pete
Thanks I remember you had to change something, but now i remember it was longer screws from Lowes!LOL I did this to mine and it helped a bunch, been at least a couple of years. Thanks againQuote:
Originally Posted by ShilohRed
What is the purpose of this fix? Is the pedal just to stiff to push or is there another benefit? I went from a fortrex to the terrova and I hate the terrova foot pedal.
It makes the foot pedal alot easier to use up & down. Made a hudge difference on mine. You have to play around with it a little to get it the way you want it but it is a easy fix.Quote:
Originally Posted by sah
Is it the spring screws that we are talking about getting a 1/4" longer? If so, what adjustment can you make having a longer screw. Do you have to do anything to the spring like stretching it or etc?Quote:
Originally Posted by REDEYE50
ShilohRed said he bought 4 screws... I am confused.:dono
read his post he said 2 differbt sizes guber he fixed mine at paris a few years ago
Hey Dirt Dobber, I don't need input from the peanut gallery...You playing in your new little doll house on wheels?:yikesQuote:
Originally Posted by Billbob
Dirt Dobber.......:Rofl:Rofl
ok squid
I think I only used 2 screws(bought 4 different lenght), seems like I did strech the springs. His thread should be on here, just can't find it. I thoght it was also made a sticky.Quote:
Originally Posted by Don G
Any more info?
Pete, ya camera broke?Quote:
Originally Posted by ShilohRed