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68_Step · 08-30-2015, 11:53 AM

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** · 08-30-2015, 11:57 AM

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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 · 08-30-2015, 12:51 PM

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** · 08-30-2015, 04:49 PM

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 · 08-31-2015, 04:23 PM

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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!

08-30-2015, 11:53 AM	#1
68_Step Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Marshfield, MO Posts: 355	Upper clutch rod 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. Attached Images

08-30-2015, 11:57 AM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: Upper clutch rod - 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 __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-30-2015, 12:51 PM	#3
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Re: Upper clutch rod 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. __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

08-30-2015, 04:49 PM	#4
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,504	Re: Upper clutch rod 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. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.



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