Shortening the throw on the clutch pedal? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Hydra · 10-20-2014, 07:32 PM

Is there any way to adjust the throw on the clutch pedal so that the clutch would engage sooner,or modify the pedal so it takes less travel to engage? It's not a huge problem but I've noticed there's a lot of travel on the pedal,more so than seems necessary.

AcampoDave · 10-20-2014, 08:23 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516070 Wow, I just posted my first link. It was easy once I learned how. Who says an old dog can't learn new tricks.

padresag · 10-20-2014, 09:58 PM

what about the adjustment rod in the linkage?
ron

AcampoDave · 10-20-2014, 10:39 PM

You'll have to readjust it after installing the thicker bumper. I pulled the inspection cover and kept checking my throwout by hand as I went along until it was nice and close. There were enough threads on the rod. Just remember, if you have the 3 lever pressure plate this mod may not work.

Hydra · 10-21-2014, 02:41 PM

Thanks guys,I'll check it out today and see how it pans out

carp1329 · 10-21-2014, 08:11 PM

Check all of your linkage they tend to get wore out after 50 years.When I replaced mine it took out a lot of the slop.

10-20-2014, 07:32 PM	#1
Hydra Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Posts: 66	Shortening the throw on the clutch pedal? Is there any way to adjust the throw on the clutch pedal so that the clutch would engage sooner,or modify the pedal so it takes less travel to engage? It's not a huge problem but I've noticed there's a lot of travel on the pedal,more so than seems necessary.

10-20-2014, 08:23 PM	#2
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,733	Re: Shortening the throw on the clutch pedal? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516070 Wow, I just posted my first link. It was easy once I learned how. Who says an old dog can't learn new tricks.

10-20-2014, 09:58 PM	#3
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: Shortening the throw on the clutch pedal? what about the adjustment rod in the linkage? ron

10-20-2014, 10:39 PM	#4
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,733	Re: Shortening the throw on the clutch pedal? You'll have to readjust it after installing the thicker bumper. I pulled the inspection cover and kept checking my throwout by hand as I went along until it was nice and close. There were enough threads on the rod. Just remember, if you have the 3 lever pressure plate this mod may not work.

10-21-2014, 02:41 PM	#5
Hydra Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Posts: 66	Re: Shortening the throw on the clutch pedal? Thanks guys,I'll check it out today and see how it pans out

10-21-2014, 08:11 PM	#6
carp1329 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lone Jack Missouri Posts: 36	Re: Shortening the throw on the clutch pedal? Check all of your linkage they tend to get wore out after 50 years.When I replaced mine it took out a lot of the slop.



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