Clutch pedal questions
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Clutch pedal questions
I have removed the pedal assembly from my 1970 L46 coupe.
As the picture shows, the clutch linkage pin is badly worn.
I have searched the forum for a source for this pin, but the 2-3 year old posts related to this had none.
Is there a vendor that sells this pin now?
Also, should I be preemptively welding the center shaft to the pedal arm while I have it out?
Thanks,
Dan
As the picture shows, the clutch linkage pin is badly worn.
I have searched the forum for a source for this pin, but the 2-3 year old posts related to this had none.
Is there a vendor that sells this pin now?
Also, should I be preemptively welding the center shaft to the pedal arm while I have it out?
Thanks,
Dan
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If this is the pin on the pedal then it looks like you still have to buy the whole pedal assembly. BUT
I had this same problem and I went to the hardware store and bought a pin the same diameter (in there bolt section) and filed it down to fit the slot and then welded it in. DONE!
I had this same problem and I went to the hardware store and bought a pin the same diameter (in there bolt section) and filed it down to fit the slot and then welded it in. DONE!
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Hi LTB,
I don't think I've seen the pin available as a separate part.
TB1's suggestion for replacing it seems to be a good solution if you don't want to spring for the cost of a complete new arm.
I'm not sure what you were referring to when you mention welding the center shaft? Is it presently just a press 'fit'?
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
I don't think I've seen the pin available as a separate part.
TB1's suggestion for replacing it seems to be a good solution if you don't want to spring for the cost of a complete new arm.
I'm not sure what you were referring to when you mention welding the center shaft? Is it presently just a press 'fit'?
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
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Buy a new one, for the amount of work it's well worth playing it safe. just saying! Mine was exactly the same.
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Thanks for all the replies!
I used a Dremel cutting wheel to separate the pin from the pedal.
Forum member stevelischynsky researched a pin in this thread:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...883-bleah.html
I'll order a pack of these and weld one in.
The welding of the shaft to the pedal arm was in some C1/C2 threads about clutch pedal woes.
The shaft end is dimpled to lock it to the pedal arm.
Maybe GM solved this issue on C3s?
I was wondering if it would be prudent to weld this connection to head off any future problems.
I used a Dremel cutting wheel to separate the pin from the pedal.
Forum member stevelischynsky researched a pin in this thread:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...883-bleah.html
I'll order a pack of these and weld one in.
The welding of the shaft to the pedal arm was in some C1/C2 threads about clutch pedal woes.
The shaft end is dimpled to lock it to the pedal arm.
Maybe GM solved this issue on C3s?
I was wondering if it would be prudent to weld this connection to head off any future problems.
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a long 5/16 bolt cut to length with a hole for the pin will do the job nicely and once welded in no one will know the difference, and yes while your welding weld the shaft.
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Thanks again for the great responses!
I picked up a grade 8 bolt from the hardware store, cut it to length and drilled a hole as suggested. I was nervous about drilling a grade 8 because I don't have a drill press, but a sharp bit and cutting fluid made quick work of it.
Works great! Just need to weld the bolt head on the back side, and the center shaft to the arm.
I picked up a grade 8 bolt from the hardware store, cut it to length and drilled a hole as suggested. I was nervous about drilling a grade 8 because I don't have a drill press, but a sharp bit and cutting fluid made quick work of it.
Works great! Just need to weld the bolt head on the back side, and the center shaft to the arm.