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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 05:54 PM
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4 speed clutch pedal is not engaging. It just moves freely. Any ideas? It seems to be disconnected through the firewall. I can see where it rides on common shaft with brake pedal under dash. There is an orange spring that seems to not be connected to clutch pedal linkage?
very limited space underneath dash.
many help greatly appreciated.


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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 06:05 PM
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Open the hood and check if the cotter pin that holds the clutch pedal rod clevis to the Z bar has fallen out.
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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 07:42 PM
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orange spring is for the brake pedal .

have a look at the Z bar , the bar that runs from the chassis to the side of the engine , check for broken welds on the 2 arms that come off it .
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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 07:52 PM
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Thanks for the reply guys.
it was an easy fix. The clutch linkage clip/pin under the dash snapped. I temporarily put some steel wire to hold. I will order a new clip. Was a PITA to get to..... there is zero room to move down there! 🤪
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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 08:03 PM
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I hope its "high performance wire " you used !

nice looking vette as well.
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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 09:45 PM
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Haha, the wire should hold! Thanks, the ‘vette belongs to our oldest. He’s had it about 2 months. 🇺🇸
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