Upper clutch rod

[68_Step]

The pic is the end of my upper clutch rod that connects to the bell crank. Is that groove supposed to be there, or am j lucky it has not broken get? It is on my 67 C10 with 3 speed.

[LockDoc]

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It is supposed to be round with no groove in it. I would check the parts board on here to see if someone has one for sale. You can't post a "want
to buy" because you aren't a "Premium" member but if you see one for sale you can buy it. You could also check your local salvage yards if you have any.

LockDoc

[Lattimer]

Thats worn out. Mine looked the same at both ends. I welded it up and ground it back to round and it works fine. Better feel to the clutch too.

I bought parts to make up a new rod with him joints, but haven't gotten around to doing it yet.

['68OrangeSunshine]

I went with Heim Joints on my '68 C/10 w/292 L6. My machinist made it for me, not the LMC junk. The V8 upper clutch rods [the bent ones] may still be available from some vendors. Most junkyard examples would be severely grooved, as the OEM part was some kind of pot metal and wore thru quick.

[68_Step]

Originally Posted by Lattimer

Thats worn out. Mine looked the same at both ends. I welded it up and ground it back to round and it works fine. Better feel to the clutch too.

I'm glad you mentioned the other end, I pulled it and it is as bad as this end. My son welded it up and I did the grinding. It is amazing how much slop that removed from the linkage. Thanks!