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Old 07-29-2008, 09:53 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by metromizer View Post
JC Whitney used to offer one way back in the early 80's. A friend installed one on his VW bus. As i recall, it was a real simple mechanical device that attached under the accelerator pedal, to the linkage, and had a cable up on the dash. When you tapped the gas pedal, it disengaged I think.

If you come up with one, let me know, I'd be interested, too.

Sounds Perfect; I would like such a device; esp if it would release with the brake as well.

How about a solenoid that locks the cable at X throttle until you release it.
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