Clutch linkage for the 4-speed trans

[Asshat]

Anyone running the standard linkage? I have a 63 C20, 292, 4-speed. The clutch fork has two positions for the rod coming from the pedal, and it looks like it could fall out of place.

I was thinking of using some safety wire to make sure I don't lose any parts. Anyone else done this?

[61K10]

you need a clutch fork return spring that goes from the tip to the frame.

[Asshat]

Originally Posted by 61K10

you need a clutch fork return spring that goes from the tip to the frame.

Pics?

[MusicMan70]

Here's a partial pic...

and post#3

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...+return+spring

[geezer#99]

Check this.
Better pics.


http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=300537

[Asshat]

I’m wondering how long that return spring is.

[geezer#99]

Likely about a foot long.

[Asshat]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

Likely about a foot long.

🤔 Really, a foot long? That’s a long spring.

[geezer#99]

Look in post #4 in that link.
It’s not all coils.

[Asshat]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

Look in post #4 in that link.
It’s not all coils.

Yeah, see what you mean.

[rgtrough]

Hey guys, I’m going through the “where in the hell does the clutch return spring go” also. I don’t think Bubba had mine hooked up correctly. I have a larger diameter shorter in length spring and no other spring. When I purchased a new clutch return spring for a 1966 c10 I only saw the larger diameter shorter length spring. I guess I will install the spring that I bought between the clutch fork arm and the linkage plate that holds the other end of the clutch adjustment rod.

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by rgtrough

Hey guys, I’m going through the “where in the hell does the clutch return spring go” also. I don’t think Bubba had mine hooked up correctly. I have a larger diameter shorter in length spring and no other spring. When I purchased a new clutch return spring for a 1966 c10 I only saw the larger diameter shorter length spring. I guess I will install the spring that I bought between the clutch fork arm and the linkage plate that holds the other end of the clutch adjustment rod.

The clutch fork return spring - https://www.americanclassic.com/1963...ctinfo/90-791/

[AcampoDave]

My clutch is set up with the push rod on the outboard hole. I figured it would give me more leverage that way for my leg. Did 6 cylinders use the inboard hole and wouldn't that decrease leverage at the pedal?

[rgtrough]

Thanks. Ordered one. Is the one of which I’m referring to for the clutch pedal itself?

[Rubbertiredtramp]

An interesting topic. I Can see by the picture where it hooks to the fork, but what about the other end. I made an attachment point on the frame for mine, but would like to see where the factory hooked it.

[61K10]

there is a notch or hole forward on the frame where the spring hooks into.

anybody know why there is two notches on the throw-out bearing fork?

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

The clutch fork return spring - https://www.americanclassic.com/1963...ctinfo/90-791/

That's what mine on my 65 looked like.

[cwcarpenter98]

I had half of that same spring above left hanging on the frame of my 63 when I got it. Of course, I took it off 6 years ago and don't remember where it was hooked into