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Old 08-28-2015, 10:26 AM   #13
cooperhw
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Re: Why does my clutch linkage keep breaking?

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Originally Posted by LockDoc View Post
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Also check the clutch fork and make sure it isn't hitting the bell housing when the clutch pedal is depressed. If it is, only a couple of things can cause this, either the ball stud inside the bell housing is broken off or missing, or the throwout bearing is too short. I have seen clutch forks worn bad enough that the ball stud had worn through the clutch fork socket also.

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You are getting some really good advice on things to check. All of which should be checked. Keep checking until you find the culprit. As to installing a stronger/unbreakable rod, that the symptom, not the cause. Like a plug that keeps fouling. You can put a better/hotter plug in, but the cause of the fouled plug will continue to be there. I am thinking one of your rubber mounts is split. Sitting there not moving it looks fine, but chocked and under load it would allow the motor/trans to raise to a point that shears/breaks the rod.
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