1972 C10 clutch fork and clutch linkage issues - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

steviemack · 05-28-2016, 10:52 AM

Purchased a new clutch fork boot and clutch rod boot.

I know where the fork boot goes but where does the clutch rod boot go? The LMC diagram does not show where it goes. I also noticed that mine is missing the clutch fork return spring. Where does it go? It seems to be working just fine without it.

Also in looking at the clutch linkage diagram it appears that someone has taken the pushrod "wing" nut and placed it behing the clutch fork and then just put a regular nut on the end. Is this correct?

dave`12 · 07-15-2016, 02:19 PM

A little late, but I will try to help as I'm working on the same stuff:

The wing nut is correct, mine has one as well, though a photo of yours would help, as there is no nut between the fork and the wing nut. In fact, the fork is grooved to accept the wing nut, a regular nut would be wrong.

I'm trying to figure out how to but my spring back, will have a pic in my thread when I do. Here is a link to the thread. It has a good diagram of the linkage that should help you.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...clutch+linkage

steviemack · 10-16-2023, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave`12

A little late, but I will try to help as I'm working on the same stuff:

The wing nut is correct, mine has one as well, though a photo of yours would help, as there is no nut between the fork and the wing nut. In fact, the fork is grooved to accept the wing nut, a regular nut would be wrong.

I'm trying to figure out how to but my spring back, will have a pic in my thread when I do. Here is a link to the thread. It has a good diagram of the linkage that should help you.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...clutch+linkage

HELP: So this so called push/fork rod wing nut is not threaded. Does it go on the front side of the clutch fork or back side? Either way, it appears that the push rod will require a regular nut on the very end, correct?

**LockDoc** · 10-16-2023, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steviemack

HELP: So this so called push/fork rod wing nut is not threaded. Does it go on the front side of the clutch fork or back side? Either way, it appears that the push rod will require a regular nut on the very end, correct?

The rod at the clutch arm on some of them doesn't have threads. (unless it has been replaced) That wedge piece that everyone calls a "nut" isn't really a nut because it doesn't have any threads in it, it just slides onto the end of the rod. The long spring holds it all together. The spring goes from the end of the clutch arm to a hole in the bottom frame rail.

LockDoc

**kwmech** · 10-16-2023, 11:17 AM

I think all the nut was for was to keep from losing the wedge if the linkage somehow came apart.

72SB · 10-16-2023, 10:33 AM

the wing part goes on front side of fork and nut on back side. Return spring goes to DS frame rail and clips in hole

Leave the rear nut lose so the fork does not bind on the wedged spacer on the front side of it

steviemack · 10-16-2023, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 72SB

the wing part goes on front side of fork and nut on back side. Return spring goes to DS frame rail and clips in hole

Leave the rear nut lose so the fork does not bind on the wedged spacer on the front side of it

Awesome, thanks for the quick reply. One more question, so to reduce the play in the clutch, do you move the swivel piece forward thus shortening the amount of thread on the end or backwards towards the fork thus increasing the amount of thread on the end?

I moved the swivel forward and then I could not get it back in the hole to secure it with the carter pin. Therefore, I have to remove it from the fork and discovered this issue with the placement of the so called push rod wingnut.

**kwmech** · 10-16-2023, 11:29 AM

Linkage adjusts on the other end of the linkage with the 2 jam nuts. Further adj (if absolutely needed) can be made by putting a few washers under the wedge. Adjustment is made by controlling clutch pedal end play inside the cab.

Southcity · 10-16-2023, 12:17 PM

where does the clutch rod boot go?

On/at the firewall where the clutch rod passes through to interior.

steviemack · 10-16-2023, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwmech

Linkage adjusts on the other end of the linkage with the 2 jam nuts. Further adj (if absolutely needed) can be made by putting a few washers under the wedge. Adjustment is made by controlling clutch pedal end play inside the cab.

Thank you. I am assuming you loosen the two jam nuts and move the swivel piece forward thus reducing the amount of threads on the front end. When you say putting a few washers under the wedge are you referring to in between the wing nut and clutch fork itself?

**kwmech** · 10-16-2023, 09:14 PM

Under the wedge up against the step in the rod. Forget about the nut on the end, it has nothing to do with adj... Wedge rides against the fork with the spring holding it together ---nothing in between the 2

**pjmoreland** · 10-17-2023, 12:11 PM

Here's the pedal pushrod boot on the firewall.

steviemack · 10-17-2023, 04:38 PM

so just because the tranmission tail has 2 open screw holes doesn't mean the cross member is missing? I'll have to take a picture.

**kwmech** · 10-17-2023, 05:10 PM

Yes a pic would show a lot

steviemack · 10-18-2023, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kwmech

Yes a pic would show a lot

Here are two pictures. There does not appear to be any holes on the frame that would align with a cross member.

72SB · 10-18-2023, 11:01 AM

My 72 3 OTT 250 6 cyl did not have an X member. The Saginaw 3 speed did have trans mount to X member holes.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 10-18-2023, 11:00 PM

Unless your going for original, Go hydraulic and eliminate all the bracketry. I’ve done 2
My LS and my sons 383 with Muncie 4 speed. Works perfect

steviemack · 10-19-2023, 09:08 AM

Pictures of your hydraulic setup?

But I am missing the cross member correct?

**67 twins** · 10-19-2023, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by steviemack

Pictures of your hydraulic setup?

But I am missing the cross member correct?

Take a picture of the front of the transmission and the bellhousing. If there are mounts on the bellhousing then it doesn't get a cross member at the back of the transmission. It's one or the other, not both.

steviemack · 10-19-2023, 10:39 AM

will take a few pictures.

can you explain the two bolt holes in the transmission tail that could bolt to a cross member? Looks like I have the 4 speed saginaw.

**kwmech** · 10-19-2023, 11:22 AM

Normal. Same transmission was used in other applications that required the cross member. Nothing to worry about. If you didn't have the bell housing mount the entire engine would be bouncing around creating a ton of other issues

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05-28-2016, 10:52 AM	#1
steviemack Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Frisco Texas Posts: 18	1972 C10 clutch fork and clutch linkage issues Purchased a new clutch fork boot and clutch rod boot. I know where the fork boot goes but where does the clutch rod boot go? The LMC diagram does not show where it goes. I also noticed that mine is missing the clutch fork return spring. Where does it go? It seems to be working just fine without it. Also in looking at the clutch linkage diagram it appears that someone has taken the pushrod "wing" nut and placed it behing the clutch fork and then just put a regular nut on the end. Is this correct?

07-15-2016, 02:19 PM	#2
dave`12 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lake Placid florida Posts: 602	Re: 1972 C10 clutch fork and clutch linkage issues A little late, but I will try to help as I'm working on the same stuff: The wing nut is correct, mine has one as well, though a photo of yours would help, as there is no nut between the fork and the wing nut. In fact, the fork is grooved to accept the wing nut, a regular nut would be wrong. I'm trying to figure out how to but my spring back, will have a pic in my thread when I do. Here is a link to the thread. It has a good diagram of the linkage that should help you. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...clutch+linkage __________________ 1967 C-10 4-speed, 350v8

10-16-2023, 11:17 AM	#5
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,944	Re: 1972 C10 clutch fork and clutch linkage issues I think all the nut was for was to keep from losing the wedge if the linkage somehow came apart.

10-16-2023, 10:33 AM	#6
72SB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 775	Re: 1972 C10 clutch fork and clutch linkage issues the wing part goes on front side of fork and nut on back side. Return spring goes to DS frame rail and clips in hole Leave the rear nut lose so the fork does not bind on the wedged spacer on the front side of it Attached Images

10-16-2023, 11:29 AM	#8
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,944	Re: 1972 C10 clutch fork and clutch linkage issues Linkage adjusts on the other end of the linkage with the 2 jam nuts. Further adj (if absolutely needed) can be made by putting a few washers under the wedge. Adjustment is made by controlling clutch pedal end play inside the cab.

10-16-2023, 12:17 PM	#9
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,199	Re: 1972 C10 clutch fork and clutch linkage issues where does the clutch rod boot go? On/at the firewall where the clutch rod passes through to interior. __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

10-16-2023, 09:14 PM	#11
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,944	Re: 1972 C10 clutch fork and clutch linkage issues Under the wedge up against the step in the rod. Forget about the nut on the end, it has nothing to do with adj... Wedge rides against the fork with the spring holding it together ---nothing in between the 2 Last edited by kwmech; 10-17-2023 at 04:27 PM.

10-17-2023, 12:11 PM	#12
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 7,025	Re: 1972 C10 clutch fork and clutch linkage issues Here's the pedal pushrod boot on the firewall. Attached Images

10-17-2023, 04:38 PM	#13
steviemack Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Frisco Texas Posts: 18	Re: 1972 C10 clutch fork and clutch linkage issues so just because the tranmission tail has 2 open screw holes doesn't mean the cross member is missing? I'll have to take a picture.

10-17-2023, 05:10 PM	#14
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,944	Re: 1972 C10 clutch fork and clutch linkage issues Yes a pic would show a lot

10-18-2023, 11:01 AM	#16
72SB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 775	Re: 1972 C10 clutch fork and clutch linkage issues My 72 3 OTT 250 6 cyl did not have an X member. The Saginaw 3 speed did have trans mount to X member holes.

10-18-2023, 11:00 PM	#17
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1972 C10 clutch fork and clutch linkage issues Unless your going for original, Go hydraulic and eliminate all the bracketry. I’ve done 2 My LS and my sons 383 with Muncie 4 speed. Works perfect __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

10-19-2023, 09:08 AM	#18
steviemack Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Frisco Texas Posts: 18	Re: 1972 C10 clutch fork and clutch linkage issues Pictures of your hydraulic setup? But I am missing the cross member correct?

10-19-2023, 10:39 AM	#20
steviemack Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Frisco Texas Posts: 18	Re: 1972 C10 clutch fork and clutch linkage issues will take a few pictures. can you explain the two bolt holes in the transmission tail that could bolt to a cross member? Looks like I have the 4 speed saginaw.

10-19-2023, 11:22 AM	#21
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,944	Re: 1972 C10 clutch fork and clutch linkage issues Normal. Same transmission was used in other applications that required the cross member. Nothing to worry about. If you didn't have the bell housing mount the entire engine would be bouncing around creating a ton of other issues



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