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Firewall flexing
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Firewall flexing
On my 1988 F150 the firewall flexes when I push in the clutch pedal, I noticed the sheet metal on the firewall seems to be separating at a seam. Is there a fix for this and how hard is it. Also at the same time the clutch safety switch is not working, could this firewall flex be causing the problem with the switch?
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Kevan
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I had the same problem on my 88. My firewall was seperating when the pedal was pressed. I had a buddy put a small weld on it, it helped alot, it should help the clutch switch problem as well, but I had mine bypassed long before I fixed the firewall, my clutch was hard enough to push, and I literally had to put it to the floor to get it started. I'm not sure how to bypass the switch, but I was lucky enough to find a mechanic that did it for $15 bucks, I hate working with wiring. Oh and if you do get the firewall welded, make sure to unhook your battery. I heard it can cause problems and I didn't and it corroded some of my wires. Not exactly sure if the welding caused it, but when I parked it, no problem, after the welding, I tried to start it, and had to rewire some components, so thats just a little "Beware" or just in case. Hope this helps. 
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Thanks, both of you, called the dealer and you can get the small kit for about $6.00 bucks now. it sounds like it reinforces the firewall behind the clutch cylinder. My firewall has not shown any cracking or damage around the master cylinders, but the seam around the top of this section is separating away from the rest of the firewall, does not sound like the kit will fix that I may have to make a reinforcing strap myself or have the neighbor weld it.
Again thanks to both of you..
Again thanks to both of you..
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From: Wetumpka, Alabama
Originally Posted by kevan b
Thanks, both of you, called the dealer and you can get the small kit for about $6.00 bucks now. it sounds like it reinforces the firewall behind the clutch cylinder.
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From: mi
Originally Posted by Katmandu
Anyone know the Part # for this Kit ??
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From: Wetumpka, Alabama
Originally Posted by tmrider
Dont know about the #.....
E3TZ-7K509-A small kit.
E3TZ-7K509-B Big Kit
the small kit consist of::
template for drilling correct holes.
4 bolts and nuts.
instruction sheet.
re-inforcement bracket.
large kit consist of::
instruction sheet.
large re-inforcment bracket.
hardware kits.
Anyone have pics of the re-inforcement brackets in these kits ??
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From: mi
Originally Posted by Katmandu
I found them. Copied these from another thread.
E3TZ-7K509-A small kit.
E3TZ-7K509-B Big Kit
the small kit consist of::
template for drilling correct holes.
4 bolts and nuts.
instruction sheet.
re-inforcement bracket.
large kit consist of::
instruction sheet.
large re-inforcment bracket.
Anyone have pics of the re-inforcement brackets in these kits ??
E3TZ-7K509-A small kit.
E3TZ-7K509-B Big Kit
the small kit consist of::
template for drilling correct holes.
4 bolts and nuts.
instruction sheet.
re-inforcement bracket.
large kit consist of::
instruction sheet.
large re-inforcment bracket.
Anyone have pics of the re-inforcement brackets in these kits ??
