Is this clutch pedal rod suppose to be bent? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

treveiger · 09-14-2011, 12:19 AM

Here's a pic, I'm wondering if this is correct an can be adjusted or is it not suppose to be bent?

Thanks guys.
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John Pasinski · 09-14-2011, 02:55 AM

Sorry I can't help with a better answer than this. Mine is like that also. It too is rubbing along the firewall hole. It got so bad, that it began to wear the rod, and the firewall. Made me so crazy I swapped out the bell crank w/ one I found at the junkyard that had an offset arm. When I connected the clutch rod, it brought more into the center of the firewall hole. Sorry I can't be more helpfull.

**Palf70Step** · 09-14-2011, 07:41 AM

I do not remember mine being bent when I took it apart, but that was many years ago..

treveiger · 09-14-2011, 12:33 PM

Hey no problem guys, I'm just wondering if I can heat it up an straighten it up of will that hurt it.
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usmcchevy · 09-14-2011, 01:12 PM

IIRC, I6 clutch rods have very slight bend. V8 rods have a pretty good bend to them after they exit the cab. I'm going to guess you have a I6 rod turned into a v8

faribran · 09-14-2011, 01:14 PM

i tend to agree with USMCCHEVY.... i have one of each at home.. i will take a look this eve.

treveiger · 09-14-2011, 04:16 PM

My trucks a v8, do I just switch the rod out?
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rsavage · 09-14-2011, 05:33 PM

This is what a V8 clutch rod looks like.

lil hoodlum · 09-14-2011, 05:39 PM

Yep! Looks like mine. You might try "flipping" it. Put the end that is currently on the bell crank/ Z-bar and flip it to where it is now on the clutch pedal arm/shaft. I have tried mine like that as well. I have 3 of them that I have pulled from the junk yard. All of the them have some serious wear issues. Some actually fit better backwards. My current one in my truck is also rubbing a hole into my firewall. I just keep putting some grease on it just so I don't hafta hear the grinding noise.

I would love to get a brand new one. I bought one years ago from LMC but it is a straight one. No curve to it.

Keith

treveiger · 09-14-2011, 10:03 PM

So I have a 6cylinder model?
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treveiger · 03-25-2012, 02:12 AM

Would a clutch rod from a 73 up work?
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67c10rustbuket · 03-26-2012, 11:23 AM

idk but I just removed my clutch assembly if you want it, 67 original 283/3ott. I'll look at it this eve to see how much bend it has and the condition.

09-14-2011, 12:19 AM	#1
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,110	Is this clutch pedal rod suppose to be bent? Here's a pic, I'm wondering if this is correct an can be adjusted or is it not suppose to be bent? Thanks guys. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

09-14-2011, 02:55 AM	#2
John Pasinski Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: orlando Posts: 456	Re: Is this clutch pedal rod suppose to be bent? Sorry I can't help with a better answer than this. Mine is like that also. It too is rubbing along the firewall hole. It got so bad, that it began to wear the rod, and the firewall. Made me so crazy I swapped out the bell crank w/ one I found at the junkyard that had an offset arm. When I connected the clutch rod, it brought more into the center of the firewall hole. Sorry I can't be more helpfull. __________________ A man's thoughts devise his ways; but it's GOD that directs his steps.

09-14-2011, 07:41 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 48,486	Re: Is this clutch pedal rod suppose to be bent? I do not remember mine being bent when I took it apart, but that was many years ago.. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-14-2011, 12:33 PM	#4
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,110	Re: Is this clutch pedal rod suppose to be bent? Hey no problem guys, I'm just wondering if I can heat it up an straighten it up of will that hurt it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

09-14-2011, 01:12 PM	#5
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: Is this clutch pedal rod suppose to be bent? IIRC, I6 clutch rods have very slight bend. V8 rods have a pretty good bend to them after they exit the cab. I'm going to guess you have a I6 rod turned into a v8 __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

09-14-2011, 01:14 PM	#6
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: Is this clutch pedal rod suppose to be bent? i tend to agree with USMCCHEVY.... i have one of each at home.. i will take a look this eve. __________________ "

09-14-2011, 04:16 PM	#7
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,110	Re: Is this clutch pedal rod suppose to be bent? My trucks a v8, do I just switch the rod out? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

09-14-2011, 05:33 PM	#8
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Is this clutch pedal rod suppose to be bent? This is what a V8 clutch rod looks like. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

09-14-2011, 05:39 PM	#9
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,801	Re: Is this clutch pedal rod suppose to be bent? Yep! Looks like mine. You might try "flipping" it. Put the end that is currently on the bell crank/ Z-bar and flip it to where it is now on the clutch pedal arm/shaft. I have tried mine like that as well. I have 3 of them that I have pulled from the junk yard. All of the them have some serious wear issues. Some actually fit better backwards. My current one in my truck is also rubbing a hole into my firewall. I just keep putting some grease on it just so I don't hafta hear the grinding noise. I would love to get a brand new one. I bought one years ago from LMC but it is a straight one. No curve to it. Keith

09-14-2011, 10:03 PM	#10
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,110	Re: Is this clutch pedal rod suppose to be bent? So I have a 6cylinder model? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

03-25-2012, 02:12 AM	#11
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,110	Re: Is this clutch pedal rod suppose to be bent? Would a clutch rod from a 73 up work? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

03-26-2012, 11:23 AM	#12
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Is this clutch pedal rod suppose to be bent? idk but I just removed my clutch assembly if you want it, 67 original 283/3ott. I'll look at it this eve to see how much bend it has and the condition. __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car



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