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C4UC101969 · 05-01-2020, 06:14 PM

Its been awhile since last time I had an issue that need ya'll input, I was driving earlier today and when I pressed the clutch pedal I heard this snap and ding, after inspecting it I saw the tension spring broke. See pics for details
Few questions I have:
1. Is there like a generic spring I can get at my local hardware store?
2. Where does the broken end go into?
3. Is it safe to drive with it for the time being until i get the spring, as do to all this social distancing and curbside pick ups its kind of hard to browse through a hardware store.

Jim Boy · 05-01-2020, 07:41 PM

Any spring will work as long as it returns the brake arm so as not to have pressure on the release bearing. If you can't get one local try Bills Trucks down in Courtise On. Good luck.

**Grumpy old man** · 05-01-2020, 07:56 PM

It's the brake pedal return spring . These pics should help .

C4UC101969 · 05-01-2020, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Boy

Any spring will work as long as it returns the brake arm so as not to have pressure on the release bearing. If you can't get one local try Bills Trucks down in Courtise On. Good luck.

Thanks I was going to try Bill's on Monday, now my question can I drive without it for the time being until it gets over here which is god knows when it will be with this virus thing.

**Grumpy old man** · 05-01-2020, 08:16 PM

Classic parts $3.99

https://www.classicparts.com/1967-77...info/71%2D297/

Jim Boy · 05-01-2020, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by C4UC101969

Thanks I was going to try Bill's on Monday, now my question can I drive without it for the time being until it gets over here which is god knows when it will be with this virus thing.

You should keep the pedal up some how to keep the weighted pressure off the system. Just for the weekend i'd be tying a rope on it and holding it in the cab. That's me though doesn't mean it's right. Have a safe weekend eh.

C4UC101969 · 05-01-2020, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Boy

You should keep the pedal up some how to keep the weighted pressure off the system. Just for the weekend i'd be tying a rope on it and holding it in the cab. That's me though doesn't mean it's right. Have a safe weekend eh.

The thing is the pedal returns to the rubber stopper no problem, it just now it feels like has less tension but the pedal returns no problem without it.

Jim Boy · 05-01-2020, 08:57 PM

Your go to go from what I see if that's the case. I think Bill is open Sat. mornings and he would CanPar it to you. For that little spring it's not worth the drive. Good luck.

**Steeveedee** · 05-01-2020, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by C4UC101969

The thing is the pedal returns to the rubber stopper no problem, it just now it feels like has less tension but the pedal returns no problem without it.

If the brake lights go out when you release the pedal, you're good to go until you get a spring. I'm a bit surprised that the pedal returns to the stop without the spring. How much free pedal do you have on the brakes?

burnin oil · 05-02-2020, 01:54 AM

You can definatly get away for a time without it. I have to stick a toe under mine from time to time and pop it off the floor board. I have seen plenty of trucks with bungee cords under the dash from my days working in a junkyard. The classic spring is pretty good. I put one in my truck. Now I just need to repair a zbar to fix my issue. Its been cut and sloppy so the linkage will rub on a header tube and hang up on occasion.

05-01-2020, 06:14 PM	#1
C4UC101969 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: BARRIE, Ontario Posts: 118	Clutch Pedal Tension Spring Its been awhile since last time I had an issue that need ya'll input, I was driving earlier today and when I pressed the clutch pedal I heard this snap and ding, after inspecting it I saw the tension spring broke. See pics for details Few questions I have: 1. Is there like a generic spring I can get at my local hardware store? 2. Where does the broken end go into? 3. Is it safe to drive with it for the time being until i get the spring, as do to all this social distancing and curbside pick ups its kind of hard to browse through a hardware store. Attached Images __________________ 1969 'Matte Blackie' Oshawa Built Chevy C10 Stepside 307 three-on-the-tree

05-01-2020, 07:41 PM	#2
Jim Boy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Wasaga Beach Ontario Canada Posts: 208	Re: Clutch Pedal Tension Spring Any spring will work as long as it returns the brake arm so as not to have pressure on the release bearing. If you can't get one local try Bills Trucks down in Courtise On. Good luck.

05-01-2020, 07:56 PM	#3
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Clutch Pedal Tension Spring It's the brake pedal return spring . These pics should help . Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

05-01-2020, 08:16 PM	#5
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Clutch Pedal Tension Spring Classic parts $3.99 https://www.classicparts.com/1967-77...info/71%2D297/ __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

05-01-2020, 08:57 PM	#8
Jim Boy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Wasaga Beach Ontario Canada Posts: 208	Re: Clutch Pedal Tension Spring Your go to go from what I see if that's the case. I think Bill is open Sat. mornings and he would CanPar it to you. For that little spring it's not worth the drive. Good luck.

05-02-2020, 01:54 AM	#10
burnin oil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 1,921	Re: Clutch Pedal Tension Spring You can definatly get away for a time without it. I have to stick a toe under mine from time to time and pop it off the floor board. I have seen plenty of trucks with bungee cords under the dash from my days working in a junkyard. The classic spring is pretty good. I put one in my truck. Now I just need to repair a zbar to fix my issue. Its been cut and sloppy so the linkage will rub on a header tube and hang up on occasion.



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