stephenmsweigart

I am adding headers and directions say remove clutch linkage...as a newbie is there anything special to this or is it pretty straightforward??


thnx

Crimson Thunder

Take out the bolt that holds the z-bar to the frame and the whole thing comes out.

Alan 71

Hi sw,
Be careful as you take the linkage apart.
There are ball studs, nylon seats, and felt seals at each end, plus a very unusual retainer at the frame mount on the cross-shaft.
It might be wise to keep track of just what's where as you disassemble.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan

Here's a picture showing the nut, retainer, and 1 of the seals on the cross-shaft.


Here's the clutch rod. Be sure to get the 2 springs, pin, and clips back in the right places.

Crimson Thunder

Uh-oh, I'm pretty sure my 1970 doesn't have either of those springs on the clutch rod.What did bubba do now?

71 Green 454

While you're at it, replace the ball stud. The only time my '71 ever failed me during 40 plus years of ownership was when the ball stud broke at a traffic light.

Alan 71

Hi,
The springs are used to keep the linkage from rattling.
If you're going to replace one of the ball-studs you might as well replace both… there's one at each end of the cross-shaft.
Regards,
Alan

Calo69

Refurbish kits are very reasonable, might as well.

Rescue Rogers

Those springs work great. Solved my rattling clutch pedal. Didnt have one spring anywhere on my linkage. I think theres 3 totot on mine

stephenmsweigart

is the purpose of the rod only to act as a pivot point for the clutch?