1980 clutch pedal problem
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Burning Brakes
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1980 clutch pedal problem
Just got the front end aligned, heading home it felt like a slot car again until I downshifted at a light and the pedal went to the floor. Back in the driveway (thanks aaa) I see the clutch push rod end slipped off the pin (stud) on the clutch pedal arm. It suppose to be held on by a clip, no clip to be found. It appears it was clipless for a while. The clips vendors show for a 1980 pedal are not what the AIM shows. Who has a correct clip for this? If I have to take out the pedal assembly, what has to be removed to get to the top pivot retainer? Who's removed a clutch pedal that's knows the secret?
Does the whole assembly have to come down or can just the clutch pedal arm be removed?
Does the whole assembly have to come down or can just the clutch pedal arm be removed?
Last edited by BlackC3vette; Aug 3, 2017 at 10:18 PM.
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isnt this the clip you need, it looks exactly like the one in the Part and Illustration Catalog
https://willcoxcorvette.com/catalogs...&q=clutch+clip
https://willcoxcorvette.com/catalogs...&q=clutch+clip
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Hi BC3,
I would spend A LOT of time trying to get the clip on the stud from below before I began the job of removing the clutch and brake pedal box!!!!!
Even consider removing the seat so you can lay on your back to see just what you're working on.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
I would spend A LOT of time trying to get the clip on the stud from below before I began the job of removing the clutch and brake pedal box!!!!!
Even consider removing the seat so you can lay on your back to see just what you're working on.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2012
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isnt this the clip you need, it looks exactly like the one in the Part and Illustration Catalog
https://willcoxcorvette.com/catalogs...&q=clutch+clip
https://willcoxcorvette.com/catalogs...&q=clutch+clip
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 943
Likes: 73
Hi BC3,
I would spend A LOT of time trying to get the clip on the stud from below before I began the job of removing the clutch and brake pedal box!!!!!
Even consider removing the seat so you can lay on your back to see just what you're working on.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
I would spend A LOT of time trying to get the clip on the stud from below before I began the job of removing the clutch and brake pedal box!!!!!
Even consider removing the seat so you can lay on your back to see just what you're working on.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
