the pivot point between the clutch petal and the rod that that clutch safety switch sits on it really wore out, both the rod and the stud that it is sits on, very hard to get the safety switch to go far enough to start it, i try unbolting the stud and it wouldnt come off. does anyone know what im talking about? thanks i could take some pictures, i just wanta know what its called so i can order it.

 

Google Image Result for http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/swjensen7/2010-02-10_183130_clutch_switch.gif link to an image of what im talking about the rod, number 6 in the drawing the end that sits on the stud, also that plastic clip that holds the rod on is gone, haha

 

Get the heim joint fix on ebay.

 

This is a link to another link that may be what you are looking for. Many of us have done this mod and found it to be very helpful. I noticed it seems to be one of the few things in life that has gotten cheaper. I hope this helps..
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...lutch-fix.html

 

The rod comes with the master cylinder. When you push it into the m/c, a snap ring grabs it, and you need a tool to get it out.

The stud lever (Ford calls it a "lever") is splined onto the shaft that rotates with pedal movement. When you remove the nut, you have to get two small crowbars or screwdrivers behind it to pry it off the shaft.

There's a cheaper/easier alternative to the Heim joint, but it only works if the eyelet hole in the rod is not egged out (ovalized). If it is, the Heim joint is the way to go, because it replaces the end of the rod.

 

I would advise against buying the $40 heim joint off Ebay, you can buy the exact same heim joint for about $10 from McMaster.

 

40 dollars?

Sorry, 25 and free shipping.

 

When I ordered mine last fall it was $40.
Either way, it's still a $4 heim joint and a a couple bucks worth of bolts and nuts. Their instructions suck too so given the chance for a do-over, I'd just buy the dang heim joint myself and read up on the forums for what NOT to do when doing this mod.

 

10 dollar part with the threads drilled out and a set screw drilled and tapped.

I'm sorry you got ripped off when you bought yours.

I got mine for 14 dollars.

 

Live and learn. That's what I get for just buying the kit off Ebay that came highly recommended instead of doing a little research of my own.