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I need to replace my clutch rod bushing and wondered if there is a better option. Currently it has a nylon bushing, I think it's about a 3/8" rod. Not sure if the nylon bushing is original for the year (1962) or not. I think some of the Fords of this era used a brass bushing instead. The nylon are easy enough to come by, if I want to pay crazy shipping charges.
I've used GM door hinge pin bushings because I have a box of them.... You can get plain bronze or oilite. Note the ID is 11/32" so it needs reamed, but usually the rod is worn and needs weld repair anyhow, so I ream to fit.
I've used GM door hinge pin bushings because I have a box of them.... You can get plain bronze or oilite. Note the ID is 11/32" so it needs reamed, but usually the rod is worn and needs weld repair anyhow, so I ream to fit.
Thanks for the suggestion. I don’t have those, but maybe they would be easy enough to source locally. Probably would need to enlarge the hole in the clutch pedal also.
I need to replace my clutch rod bushing and wondered if there is a better option. Currently it has a nylon bushing, I think it's about a 3/8" rod.
The nylon bushing is original for the year (1962). I think some of the Fords of this era used a brass bushing instead. Not! The nylon are easy enough to come by, if I want to pay crazy shipping charges.
1961/77 F100/800 // 1978 F100/800 before serial number BA0,001 // 1966/77 Bronco // 1978 Bronco before serial number BA0,001 // Misc: 1960/80 Ford/Merc Passenger Cars.
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I made this out of a couple of ball joints (heims joints) and some 3/8 drill stock to replace the clutch pedal rod in my 78 F150. I had the same issue with it. The bushings were worn out and chewed up the clutch pedal rod. I replaced the bushings and repaired the rod but eventually the rod broke.
I made this out of a couple of ball joints (heims joints) and some 3/8 drill stock to replace the clutch pedal rod in my 78 F150. I had the same issue with it. The bushings were worn out and chewed up the clutch pedal rod. I replaced the bushings and repaired the rod but eventually the rod broke.
The rod broke on my 65 that I had 25 years ago. Got it welded and it did hold up ok for the years I had it. I saw those when I was searching and I’ll look into that also. I’m not sure I want to go to that much trouble for something that won’t be driven much. Even down the road, I may convert the clutch pedal to hydraulic assisted. My left knee is starting to bother me, so it may be too painful to use the stock set up as I get older. Thanks for the ideas!
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Not! The nylon are easy enough to come by, if I want to pay crazy shipping charges.
