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**j_cst_10** · 12-01-2008, 07:38 PM

I have a 70 CST that I am putting a 3spd saginaw manual tranny in because I have a donor '72 (which may be up for sale soon for parts by the way). I believe I have all of the correct clutch linkage parts but I cannot figure out how the linkage hooks up to the clutch fork.

I have all of the pieces supposedly by referencing LMC truck but for whatever reason it does not intuitively fit in the fork. I may be working with incorrect parts for all I know since I got the assembly in pieces. If anybody has any reference drawing or pictures of the attachment into the fork that would be great.

I am a new member and a somewhat new Chevy truck guy, though I own a street/strip '85 Monte Carlo SS so I have a pretty good Chevy background.

Luvlegs · 12-01-2008, 08:44 PM

Welcome from NC. The funky looking little piece that slides on the rod "sits" against the ear of the clutch fork. That make sense? I don't have any pics handy but I'm sure someone will jump in.

**j_cst_10** · 12-01-2008, 09:38 PM

That is what it looks like to me, but it doesn't look like it fits into any of the grooves on the fork. Does a nut and washer just secure it on the threaded end once it is through the clutch fork?

67mater · 12-02-2008, 01:30 PM

there's a spring with a long straight end that serves as the return and the means for keeping the rod end against the fork. I have a spare, but Autozone sells a generic "pedal return spring" that is easily bent to fit through the hole in the frame.

Botietruck · 12-02-2008, 10:42 PM

Here's a few pics.

**j_cst_10** · 12-02-2008, 11:47 PM

Thanks a ton! It just so happens I have that spring in the bucket of parts I was given when I bought my '72.

12-01-2008, 07:38 PM	#1
j_cst_10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 587	Manual clutch linkage problem I have a 70 CST that I am putting a 3spd saginaw manual tranny in because I have a donor '72 (which may be up for sale soon for parts by the way). I believe I have all of the correct clutch linkage parts but I cannot figure out how the linkage hooks up to the clutch fork. I have all of the pieces supposedly by referencing LMC truck but for whatever reason it does not intuitively fit in the fork. I may be working with incorrect parts for all I know since I got the assembly in pieces. If anybody has any reference drawing or pictures of the attachment into the fork that would be great. I am a new member and a somewhat new Chevy truck guy, though I own a street/strip '85 Monte Carlo SS so I have a pretty good Chevy background.

12-01-2008, 08:44 PM	#2
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Manual clutch linkage problem Welcome from NC. The funky looking little piece that slides on the rod "sits" against the ear of the clutch fork. That make sense? I don't have any pics handy but I'm sure someone will jump in. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

12-01-2008, 09:38 PM	#3
j_cst_10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 587	Re: Manual clutch linkage problem That is what it looks like to me, but it doesn't look like it fits into any of the grooves on the fork. Does a nut and washer just secure it on the threaded end once it is through the clutch fork?

12-02-2008, 01:30 PM	#4
67mater Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mundelein, IL Posts: 862	Re: Manual clutch linkage problem there's a spring with a long straight end that serves as the return and the means for keeping the rod end against the fork. I have a spare, but Autozone sells a generic "pedal return spring" that is easily bent to fit through the hole in the frame. __________________ time is inversely proportional to money; that's why it takes me so long 1967 K10 1967 Camaro

12-02-2008, 10:42 PM	#5
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: Manual clutch linkage problem Here's a few pics. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

12-02-2008, 11:47 PM	#6
j_cst_10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 587	Re: Manual clutch linkage problem Thanks a ton! It just so happens I have that spring in the bucket of parts I was given when I bought my '72.



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