My bell crank broke. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pritch · 08-27-2005, 08:53 PM

30 miles from home, but just pulling away from the last stoplight I would have to stop for before home. I pushed in the clutch for third gear and something snapped and the clutch pedal went to the floor and I just kept on going. Someone pulled out in front of me and I had to downshift into 2nd with no clutch and then back into 3rd, but I never had to stop all the way home.

So now I need a new bellcrank. Is there any difference in them between the I6 and the SBC? I think I have one around here somewhere, but it came out of a V8 truck.

*Randy70C-10* · 08-27-2005, 09:12 PM

Nope, no difference

69 longhorn · 08-27-2005, 09:39 PM

Yes they are different (I6 or v8). you need the 6 pc, or if you have all the pcs,you can Have a local welder "fix" the problem. crazyL

pritch · 08-27-2005, 10:40 PM

Looks like differing opinions

I didn't know what broke when it broke, I didn't think it was a good idea at the time to stop and see, so no, I don't have the piece that broke off

I may just have to plan a trip to the junk yard to find one off a 6. No big deal, I just can't do it tomorrow.

hotrodmtodd · 08-27-2005, 10:44 PM

I will swap you one for a 6 for that V-8 one if you want. OR I can just send you out one on MON if you need it BAD. Let me know with a PM if you need it. Good luck, Mike

69 longhorn · 08-27-2005, 10:57 PM

it looks like you may need the bottom rod , from the bellcrank to the throw out fork also. best of luck,crazyL

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-28-2005, 06:02 AM

The V8 Z-bar is 7" across and the L6 Z-bar is 5-13/16th inches.

pritch · 08-28-2005, 07:27 PM

Well, my buddy had one up in his boneyard. All fixed and back together. Except I still need that little widget that goes on the clutch end of the push rod. The thing that actually touches the throw out arm. I just put a big flat washer on it for now, but I want the correct part.

hotrodmtodd · 08-28-2005, 09:38 PM

That's what your widget is called. LMC part # 30-0912. Glad you gotter' back together. Take care, Mike

shifty · 08-28-2005, 10:32 PM

I just pulled my 3spd tranny and L6 outta my truck. Please show me a picture of the broken part, I have one to spare.

shifty · 08-29-2005, 06:23 PM

PS - where is the little guard that is supposed to prevent outside elements from getting into your bellhousing?

08-27-2005, 08:53 PM	#1
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	My bell crank broke. 30 miles from home, but just pulling away from the last stoplight I would have to stop for before home. I pushed in the clutch for third gear and something snapped and the clutch pedal went to the floor and I just kept on going. Someone pulled out in front of me and I had to downshift into 2nd with no clutch and then back into 3rd, but I never had to stop all the way home. So now I need a new bellcrank. Is there any difference in them between the I6 and the SBC? I think I have one around here somewhere, but it came out of a V8 truck. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

08-27-2005, 09:39 PM	#3
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Yes they are different (I6 or v8). you need the 6 pc, or if you have all the pcs,you can Have a local welder "fix" the problem. crazyL __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

08-27-2005, 10:40 PM	#4
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Looks like differing opinions I didn't know what broke when it broke, I didn't think it was a good idea at the time to stop and see, so no, I don't have the piece that broke off I may just have to plan a trip to the junk yard to find one off a 6. No big deal, I just can't do it tomorrow. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

08-27-2005, 10:44 PM	#5
hotrodmtodd 'Burban Legend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mingo Junction OH Posts: 918	They ARE Different I will swap you one for a 6 for that V-8 one if you want. OR I can just send you out one on MON if you need it BAD. Let me know with a PM if you need it. Good luck, Mike __________________ '67 Chevy Iron City Beer Truck (9ft step) '67 Chevy Panel Truck 467 '68 Short Fleet 305v6 '68 McLaren Ramp Truck '68/'68/'70/'71 Burbs 292/366/402/454 '69 C-30 dump '71 C-50 dump and church bus '71 4x4 454 '72 Blazer (w/pop-up camper) $15 x-hooks '66 Chevy II 194/Weber '68 El Camino" 305v6 '69 Skylark 455 Buick '70 Chevelle 427 '71 Cutlass W-31 '71 GTO 400 2x2 "The 51" Chopped '51 Chevy (409) my first car OK Toad, we'll take 'em all... John Milner

08-27-2005, 10:57 PM	#6
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	it looks like you may need the bottom rod , from the bellcrank to the throw out fork also. best of luck,crazyL __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

08-27-2005, 09:12 PM	#2
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Nope, no difference

08-28-2005, 06:02 AM	#7
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,438	The V8 Z-bar is 7" across and the L6 Z-bar is 5-13/16th inches. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

08-28-2005, 07:27 PM	#8
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Well, my buddy had one up in his boneyard. All fixed and back together. Except I still need that little widget that goes on the clutch end of the push rod. The thing that actually touches the throw out arm. I just put a big flat washer on it for now, but I want the correct part. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

08-28-2005, 09:38 PM	#9
hotrodmtodd 'Burban Legend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mingo Junction OH Posts: 918	Pushrod Nut That's what your widget is called. LMC part # 30-0912. Glad you gotter' back together. Take care, Mike __________________ '67 Chevy Iron City Beer Truck (9ft step) '67 Chevy Panel Truck 467 '68 Short Fleet 305v6 '68 McLaren Ramp Truck '68/'68/'70/'71 Burbs 292/366/402/454 '69 C-30 dump '71 C-50 dump and church bus '71 4x4 454 '72 Blazer (w/pop-up camper) $15 x-hooks '66 Chevy II 194/Weber '68 El Camino" 305v6 '69 Skylark 455 Buick '70 Chevelle 427 '71 Cutlass W-31 '71 GTO 400 2x2 "The 51" Chopped '51 Chevy (409) my first car OK Toad, we'll take 'em all... John Milner

08-28-2005, 10:32 PM	#10
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	I just pulled my 3spd tranny and L6 outta my truck. Please show me a picture of the broken part, I have one to spare. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

08-29-2005, 06:23 PM	#11
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	PS - where is the little guard that is supposed to prevent outside elements from getting into your bellhousing? __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.



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