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Topic: T-5 Clutch Linkage diagram
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19751
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-01-2002 01:08 PM
   
This custom mechanical clutch linkage diagram is courtesy of member Lennie_21. This is very slick in my opinion. 
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Alex Denysenko
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The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!" [This message has been edited by Moneymaker (edited 12-01-2002).]
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Lennie_21
Journeyman Posts: 92
From: Denton, TX
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 12-01-2002 01:27 PM
On the end of the New Linkage you'll need a Heim Joint at the end attached to the release lever.This should really say on the end attached to the pivoting linkage between the engine and body of the car. [This message has been edited by Lennie_21 (edited 12-01-2002).]
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Lennie_21
Journeyman Posts: 92
From: Denton, TX
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 12-01-2002 01:33 PM
On the other end, I'd imagine I'll need a steel ball with a through hole.....At the opposite end of the rod from the Heim Joint, it would be threaded, go through the Clutch release lever, then through the steel ball and then have 2 nuts butted against each other. I would think that a steel ball cut in half would probably even work better as you could put a lock washer between the half steel ball and nuts. Any ideas where I could get a steel ball?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19751
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-01-2002 01:51 PM
A bolt in steel ball Lennie? Chebbie's used those as part of their clutch linkage throughout the early 80's.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 2623
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-01-2002 03:42 PM
For clarification purpose only, I assume that this linkage is designed to work with a vintage mechanical Z-bar and a late model 5.0 bell housing and clutch fork with a T-5 in a vintage body. Looks good. Just make sure that the upper new piece welded to the z-bar has clearance and enough throw, and angle of engagement, along with the mechanical advantage compared to original. Just thinking.  Good thinking Lennie, do I see a Patent pending... Mike [This message has been edited by kcode (edited 12-01-2002).]
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Lennie_21
Journeyman Posts: 92
From: Denton, TX
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 12-01-2002 10:12 PM
Mike,You're correct on the application. I'm putting a T-5 into a 68 Mustang using the T-5 bellhousing and the Zbar linkage from the 68. I'll make sure and check for clearance Clarance.... For the throw and angle of engagement I'll have to have the tranny in the car to make sure I can bend the rod at the proper angles. As par as a Patent goes.....I wouldn't think that there is enough of a market to be worth my time to get one......unless you think that people would be willing to pay "BAZILLIONS" to buy it from me.
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