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| jr91472 |
 Sep 17 2004, 01:21 PM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..."  Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437  |
Well my "big day" turned into a lesson on "weakest link in the chain". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
While adjusting the clutch cable the "cleavis" sp? that attaches to the pedal end of the cable exploded. Closer inspection of the pedal level (where the cable attaches) revealed and shot bushing and a hole in the shape of an easter egg. I have new parts already, but now realize that they too will be ruined if the lever is not address. As soon as I can pull the pedal assembly, I will post more pics. I have some ideas of how to repair, but need to inspect further. standby Attached image(s) 
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| jr91472 |
Sep 18 2004, 08:24 AM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
Ok, here is the culprit. yikes!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
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| jr91472 |
Sep 18 2004, 08:29 AM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
I don't think my new $6 plastic bushing would last more than 1 day in there. Any ideas?
AA list a new "clutch pedal shaft" at $78. I really don't have any need to take my pedal cluster apart (PO put in bronze bushings) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . I am thinking of using JB Weld to fill in the gap, using the new bushing as a guide. Comments....flame away, but at least bring suggestions. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) thx |
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| jr91472 |
Sep 18 2004, 09:02 AM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
you are evil (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
That pedal looks really sweet and clean. will give it some thought. thanks |
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| jr91472 |
Sep 18 2004, 09:33 AM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
no offense intended...are rubber pedal pads included?
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| jr91472 |
Sep 21 2004, 12:40 PM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
She runs! She runs! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
Finally got her out the garage and around the blocks a few times. Really ran rough, but good enough to make sure that i could find all 5 gears and reverse. Side shifter is much much better than the old tail shifter. Picking up new spark plugs this afternoon then tweek the clutch a little more tomarrow. thanks all!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) |
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| machina |
Sep 21 2004, 02:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848  |
QUOTE(jr91472 @ Sep 21 2004, 02:40 PM) She runs! She runs! congrats, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) but what did you do about the elongated hole in the clutch arm? dr |
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| jr91472 |
Sep 21 2004, 03:07 PM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
I carefully filed down the rough edges of the hole, then inserted the new bushing. Then using a small nail i filled in the gap with JB Weld. Should have taken a pic cause it came out looking great.
I comtemplated replacing the whole pedal assy but since it already had brass bushings, this was worth a try. Time will tell. |
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| machina |
Sep 21 2004, 03:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848 |
QUOTE(jr91472 @ Sep 21 2004, 05:07 PM) I carefully filed down the rough edges of the hole, then inserted the new bushing. Then using a small nail i filled in the gap with JB Weld. Your going to have to change your screen name to McGyver dude. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) dr |
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| jr91472 |
Sep 21 2004, 04:07 PM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
yea..its a bit of a rig. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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