by Marcosis Sat Jan 26, 2013 12:44 pmHi, does anyone have a pic of the clutch linkage assembly on the 1966 manual 3 speed, either a photo or diagram. I took it apart when I pulled the engine and didnt take any pictures. Doh!!! Im also wondering, are the ball joints that go into the clutch pivot shaft supposed to be connected to the bracket or do they just sit in the hole in the bracket, especially the frame side. mine fits in the hole but looks knarled like it broke off of the bracket that bolts to the chassis. Thanks
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Marcosis- Number of posts : 25
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Both balls are welded or bolted, to their brackets....and slide into the cross shaft,,,,
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Thanks Donivan, exactly what I was looking for. I researched it and found that 1966 Chevy Chevelle, Camaro, Nova etc in general seem to use the same ball studs. Mine were broken out of the welds but the replacements bolt to the brackets. I found some on ebay for $39 hopefully they will fit. thanks again
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Bringing this thread back to the top because I'm dealing with some similar issues ('65 Sportvan). Pedal has too much free travel and not springing back fully so I crawled underneath to adjust the linkage/spring.
I found that the ends of the "Z" bar (?) have a TON of slop in them. Before I go ahead and pull it apart, is this a serviceable part..are there bushings inside that are replaceable?
Thanks in advance....
JAX
I found that the ends of the "Z" bar (?) have a TON of slop in them. Before I go ahead and pull it apart, is this a serviceable part..are there bushings inside that are replaceable?
Thanks in advance....
JAX
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Check the rods while you are at it,,,,they eat up pretty often,,,,LeftCoast65 rod gave up and broke so his van missed being at last nights show,,,,,,but,,,,,if you think the problem is not the balls coming loose where they connect the cross shaft to the frame and transmission, then you could make a piece of PVC fitting or garden hose into a bushing for the ball to ride inside the ends of the cross shaft,,,,,you can still find the ball that screws to the bracket on the frame,,,,,,but see where the slop is actually coming from,,,,,
JAX- Number of posts : 26
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OK Doni thanks...I have a feeling the steel pivot balls or the sockets are worn bad..I grabbed the crossbar and could move it around quite a bit on both ends.
I just wanted an idea what's inside there, I'll be pulling it apart this weekend....
I just wanted an idea what's inside there, I'll be pulling it apart this weekend....
