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DIY Clutch Linkage Repair Instructions - heim joint, bushings
I recently did my own clutch linkage repair and documented it to share. Rather than using the stock nylon bushing, I modified a 5/8" female rod end heim joint. Its all very solid now and looks like it will last. Its also very servicable should it decide not to last!
I recently did my own clutch linkage repair and documented it to share. Rather than using the stock nylon bushing, I modified a 5/8" female rod end heim joint. Its all very solid now and looks like it will last. Its also very servicable should it decide not to last!
Not to rain on your parade but there's a guy who's been selling a "kit" of sorts on Ebay using a cut down rod end like yours, but it's nice to have some intructions/pics too.
I did a similar mod several years ago and also eliminated the switch. More convenient and no close calls so far. Anyway IIRC I used a 3/8 rod end and didn't put a nut on the inside of the arm, just ran the both through both pieces, the rod lined up good this way. I also used a 3/8 bolt for the master rod - drilled a vertical hole in the head the same diameter as the rod, something like 3/16, and welded it, this provided adjustability too. I can take a pic if anyone is interested.
I did something similar to this and used an industrial "micro" switch with whisker on it for a neutral safety switch. The original switch is also a redudant cut off for the cruise control so I added a second push button style micro switch for that. Been perfect for about 3 years!
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i did the same thing on my 1975 f250 when i installed a zf 5 trans and hydrolic's from a f450 back in 1994,,,that was a good truck,shame the kid i sold it to rolled it
I looked on eBay, but I couldn't find the kit for sale. I agree that a single bolt would have been better. I just installed a new LuK clutch and SMFW. The pedal now feels as light as my Honda Accord. Very light.
I have yet to test my cruise control! I suspect it will not work. Thanks for pointing this out. Saves me looking in all the wrong places for the problem.
If anyone's interested I have this available for resale. I couldn't use it because I had an aftermarket slave rod with a plastic end. PM me, it'll be cheap.
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DIY Clutch Linkage Repair Instructions - heim joint, bushings
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