Clutch pedal bushing bash?
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Clutch pedal bushing bash?
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 27-Nov-02 AT 08:31 PM (EST)]I need to replace the clutch/brake pedal bushings in my '73 F-100. I'm a good mechanic but have never done this. It appears that one bolt on the right side holds the whole shaft in the assmebly. Looks like you pull this nut off, pull off the clutch rod arm, disconnect the master cylinder rod from the brake pedal, then yank the clutch pedal/rod (which appears to be a single part) out from the left. Is this right?
If it's right, then a few questions: First, there is a fat "assist-equalizer?" spring just above the clutch pedal. How is it removed and is it necessary to replace it? What, exactly does it do? Second, it is very difficult to get up under there for me. Should I remove the bench seat so I can get my big *** down there to see? Thanks, Polkat
If it's right, then a few questions: First, there is a fat "assist-equalizer?" spring just above the clutch pedal. How is it removed and is it necessary to replace it? What, exactly does it do? Second, it is very difficult to get up under there for me. Should I remove the bench seat so I can get my big *** down there to see? Thanks, Polkat
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Clutch pedal bushing bash?
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 28-Nov-02 AT 01:51 PM (EST)]I did the same thing to my '73 F100 this past summer. Everything is a breeze - except that spring... It's VERY strong. I used a prybar to get it off, and had to use heavy wire (#9), a turnbuckle, a pry bar and some ingenuity to get it back on. I anchored the turnbuckle to the seat frame and used the heavy wire to attach the spring to the turnbuckle so I could stretch spring far enough to get it hooked. I didn't use heavy enough wire the first time - it snapped and I had to count my fingers and catch my breath.
It took the better part of a Saturday to do the job - without the spring it would be a 10 min job...
Good luck.
Marty
It took the better part of a Saturday to do the job - without the spring it would be a 10 min job... Good luck.
Marty
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Thanks Marty. I am trying to figure out the purpose of that spring. Watching the pedal move, it appears that when the pedal is nearly down, you are fighting the strength of the pressure plate when it's own springs (or diaphram) is at it's strongest. Seems the pedal spring assists you at this point. I have read where others simply leave this spring out, and I wonder what the results would be if I did that? I have a three finger clutch in there now and it needs changing. If I went to a diaphram type, perhaps that "assist" spring wouldn't be necessary. Wadaya think?
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