Cascade Crew

Al Hasse · Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:19 pm Post subject: Clutch Pedal pin

Whatever it is. I need the pin or bolt that goes through the clutch pedal arm/lever and connects to the linkage. Mine came out today while I was boarding the ferry. Strange feeling when you step on the pedal and there's no resistance what so ever Shocked

it just swings from where it's mounted.

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:29 pm Post subject:

is it just a roll pin like what holds the distributor gear on the shaft of the dizzy?

I have a bunch in assorted sizes Al. If you'll be in Portland Saturday, you're welcome to look through em and see if one will work for ya.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:32 pm Post subject:

All the thirdgens I'm familiar with, that have a hydraulic system.... the clutch master cylinder has a loop and the "pin" is welded to the pedal. From the factory the master has a plastic clip on retainer that holds it in place on the welded pin.

Most of us have replaced that plastic clip in retainer with the metal outside clasp type found on older cars and the brake master cyl to pedal.

Al Hasse · Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:38 pm Post subject:

Found the loop on the end of the master actuator, there is also a hole in the pedal for what looks like should be a pin. I wasn't able to look for much as I was on the boat and daylight was failing. Maybe tomorrow afternoon I can get a pic of the problem.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:44 pm Post subject:

Here is a pic. The shorter one is the brake master. The clutch is the other that you can't see quite as well, but the concept is identical. Go get a brake clasp.

Al Hasse · Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:00 pm Post subject:

Thanks Paul, looks like what I need. Do I need to relieve some pressure from the master so I can line up the holes? I tried to line them up earlier while on the boat, the master doesn't move very easy.

RSFreak · Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:05 pm Post subject:

Same thing happened to me when I owned Jame's Z28. When I finally got the new pin in and pressed the pedal, it came right out again. Turns out the pin breaking was a symptom of the master cylinder crapping out. Sad

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 4:43 am Post subject:

Visual aid helped. Thanks paul.

Don't think I can offer any assistance here.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 5:17 am Post subject:

No pressure releif at all. Just muscle up a little.

iansane · Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 7:38 am Post subject:

Crap. That sucks Al! Sorry I missed your call!

Al Hasse · Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:02 am Post subject:

Al Hasse · Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 5:53 pm Post subject:

Found the problem. The clasp came off and I've no idea where it is. After removing the switches from the brake and clutch, I was able to clearly see what I need. The stud is still on the pedal with a broken up plastic or nylon bushing around it.

Here's my problem...

Originally, I thought there was a pin to go through the hole at the upper right of the picture, but that put a rather radical angle on the master cylinder, so I looked a bit higher and you can see what I found. Is this available at a parts store? Or do I go junkyarding?

aaron_sK · Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 6:13 pm Post subject:

Looks like the eye on the master rod is wallowed out. Had that happen on my F-150. Moron engineers at Ford made the thing out of plastic. Shocked

Al Hasse · Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 6:34 pm Post subject:

I think so because that bushing is pretty shot. Next weekend, it's a trip to the yard to find those parts and any others that I "might" need.

aaron_sK · Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 6:38 pm Post subject:

What yard are you headed too Al? I need a few things and might join you for the run.

Al Hasse · Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 6:47 pm Post subject:

I only have two around local that have 3rd gens, one in Poulsbo and Airport Wrecking by Gorst. They're pretty picked over too. I might have to tag along with you in your neighborhood Laughing

aaron_sK · Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 6:48 pm Post subject:

No T5's at McChord with masters left in them. Could go to Tumwater, but that's a drive.

Al Hasse · Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 6:51 pm Post subject:

Master is fine, just need the clip that holds the linkage/piston to the pedal. The one on the brake pedal should work fine too.

aaron_sK · Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 6:53 pm Post subject:

If you just need the clip, I probably have one or two. Looks in the pic like the eyelet on the master linkage is crapped up though.

Al Hasse · Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 7:05 pm Post subject:

Doesn't look all that bad for 20+ years of use. That's the only wear on it that you see.

A couple more close ups

One side

The other side