im in the process of installing the clutch/brake pedal assembly into my 65 coupe. im doing a t5 swap so i had to buy a used clutch assembly, i just installed new bushings and spring, but it seems to me the spring isnt correct. when on, it bulls the pedal to the floor...shouldnt it pull away from the floor?
clutch pedal question
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fasttback
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Sounds like it's working right. Normally it would be hooked up to the clutch linkage, which would not allow it to go to the floor (unless you want to disengage the pressure plate/clutch = shift). I believe It's the geometry of the pedal arch and spring forces.
Did you have a fun time installing the spring?
Did you have a fun time installing the spring?
fasttback
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fasttback said:
Sorry, this comment applies to manual linkage. I not sure how this works with cable and hydraulic setups. But with the stock pedal and spring it is working correctly.
65notch said:
I cut that spring out from under the dash... after everything gets all worn out it puts everything in a bind and lets the throwout bearing ride against the fingers. Had to replace 2 TOB's
If the bushings and such are new, when you hook everything up it should pull the pedal up (like its supposed to) and also help push it down when you want the clutch in. I dont know how it works, something to do with the spring and linkage geometry, black magic, and the gnomes hiding in my defroster ducts
DJCarbine said:I cut that spring out from under the dash... after everything gets all worn out it puts everything in a bind and lets the throwout bearing ride against the fingers. Had to replace 2 TOB's
u cut the spring out? and it works fine now?
http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=586648&highlight=Clutch+Spring
Well, mine worked perfectly fine, read the above thread...
The pedal effort increased a little bit, but I like how stiff and lively the pedal is now that I cut it out. The pedal comes up MUCH better, and I got used to it after a week or so. Btw.. I daily drive my car in chicago traffic, so it can't be that bad
I would still go around asking advice on the board, or put everything together and see how you like it with the spring.
Well, mine worked perfectly fine, read the above thread...
The pedal effort increased a little bit, but I like how stiff and lively the pedal is now that I cut it out. The pedal comes up MUCH better, and I got used to it after a week or so. Btw.. I daily drive my car in chicago traffic, so it can't be that bad
I would still go around asking advice on the board, or put everything together and see how you like it with the spring.
LMan
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red65
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LMan said:
Ditch the underdash spring if you're going hydraulic as well - the clutch master cylinder provides adequate return force. Works fine on mine, anyway (JMC hydraulic clutch).
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