Fixed my clutch linkage problem
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Fixed my clutch linkage problem
Since I recently installed a 4-speed in my 82 the clutch pedal has felt rough and would change from one day to the next how hard/far I had to push to release the clutch. After adjusting the linkage for the 10th time I finally saw the problem, the frame bracket for the Z-bar was bent. In fact it was flexing every time I push the pedal.
I pulled the bracket out and straightened it but it bent so easy I new that would not last. So I made a better one...
Installed and readjusted the linkage and its working great now.
Carl
I pulled the bracket out and straightened it but it bent so easy I new that would not last. So I made a better one...
Installed and readjusted the linkage and its working great now.
Carl
Last edited by V8Ranger; Sep 2, 2014 at 10:42 AM.
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Ok, I wasn't expecting orders - just passing along the solution to a problem. But I supposed I could make a couple more. Not sure what to charge, will be at least enough to cover materials. Labor involved would be to much produce for a profit.
Carl
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You may have a piece missing that may have been causing your problem as well - (as the bracket where yours was bent could never bend with the piece that is supposed to be in there) the piece that goes into the bracket and has a bent tab that goes into the slot below the zbar hole and nut.
That slot (that you didn't add to your bracket) is there for a reason to support the piece mentioned.
I have that piece on my Vette and it protrudes thru that slot on the original bracket. Check out your manuals and AIM.
That slot (that you didn't add to your bracket) is there for a reason to support the piece mentioned.
I have that piece on my Vette and it protrudes thru that slot on the original bracket. Check out your manuals and AIM.
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I did have the part you are refering to, I believe it's purpose was to keep the Z-bar from slipping up out of the bracket if the nut were to loosen. It did little to stiffen the bracket. I removed it and installed two large area washers on either side of the (stock) bracket in an attempt to stop the flexing/bending - it didn't work. My problem is that I installed a Centerforce dual friction clutch and associated pressure plate and it is stiffer than original.
Carl
Carl
Last edited by V8Ranger; May 3, 2012 at 07:38 PM.
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Finished the first customer HD Z-Bar frame bracket.
This one is going to iokepakai. Go Vette Go and fugawi, if you guys are still interested, the price has been set at $50
Carl
This one is going to iokepakai. Go Vette Go and fugawi, if you guys are still interested, the price has been set at $50
Carl
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iokepakai, I sent your bracket today. Go Vette Go, parts are cut and I will weld it up in the morning, paint it and send it out Monday. I cut parts for one more, I'll go ahead and make a third if fugawi or anyone else is interested.
Carl
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2 more brackets shipped today (USPS). Do me a favor guys and post back to this thread regarding how the brackets fit and whether or not it helped your clutch pedal.
Thanks,
Carl
Thanks,
Carl
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I got mine late this afternoon. Thanks. Terrific workmanship Carl. I have a bunch a parts I am going to powder coat over the winter along with this bracket. I won't be installing it until late March - early April.
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When I got about halfway through the OP's post I suddenly thought "man...I bet this guy could sell a thousand of those things!" then started scrolling down and...and...and...EUREKA!!! Not sure what you do for a living, Carl, but you might want to consider quitting your day job!