Clutch Pedal Problems
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: New Hampshire
Clutch Pedal Problems
Today my clutch pedal, on my 77 Vette, 4-speed, lost the cir-clip ( I think that's what was there) that holds the activating rod. By looking under the dash, I can bearly get my hand up there, is there any way to re-install the linkage without taking the dash all apart? Has anyone repaired the clutch pedal without disconnecting all the wiring behind the dash.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
What he said plus remove the steering wheel to get even better access.Should be this guy.
http://www.zip-products.com/Zip/prod...8584E6D4D5DC36
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: New Hampshire
Thanks everyone, great advise. I found the clip on the floor, took out the seat and fixed the problem. Of course I had to disconnect the rod from the clutch linkage under the hood first. The clip seems loose, has anyone replaced the clip with a cotter-pin? Seems like it would be more secure with one.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Kingston Ontario
That clip is designed to allow for easy removal. (Not supposed to fall off)
I would try to continue to use same clip even if it means giving it a slight bend to keep it from falling off again.
If you decide to use a cotter pin, make sure to ends of the cotter pin are situated so that they will not bind in linkage.
I would try to continue to use same clip even if it means giving it a slight bend to keep it from falling off again.
If you decide to use a cotter pin, make sure to ends of the cotter pin are situated so that they will not bind in linkage.
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: New Hampshire
Good idea, I'll keep the old one and try making it more secure. I was lucky, when it happened I wasn't far from home, I'd hate for it to happen again on a long trip.
Thanks again all. Youve been a great help. as usual.
Thanks again all. Youve been a great help. as usual.
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2006
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Clip install
I had the same problem. It can be installed without moving the steering wheel column. I got on my back under the dash, grab the clip and reach over the top. For some reason, I couldn't get it from the bottom. I thought it was impossible until I got lucky and went over the top. Then it went right in.
Good Luck!! & don't give up.
Good Luck!! & don't give up.
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