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JackA · 10-16-2013, 09:27 PM

I just replaced my steering box, so in the process had to remove the pedals, Now I can't figure out how to hook up the clutch linkage. I have ordered an improved adjuster from parts house, but am wondering about the correct way to accomplish this. I am not strong enough to overcome the tension on the throwout bearing return spring from under the car. Any help?

QGolden · 10-16-2013, 09:46 PM

Do you have Les' book? I am not in the shop at the moment to look, but I took my pedels off to replace a badly worn pedal mounting shaft, I do not remember any difficulty putting them back together.

montanafordman · 10-16-2013, 09:49 PM

I'm sure there are better ways, but I used a small floor jack and a small block of wood on top to raise the clutch arm and connect the linkage. It took some trial and error but I got it adjusted properly. The modern adjuster would be much easier but I like having mine the way henry built it. Even if it took more time to get it right.

Tom Wesenberg · 10-16-2013, 10:32 PM

A bungee cord from the clutch pedal to the steering wheel helps.

Brentwood Bob · 10-17-2013, 01:02 AM

tom, I will remember that idea, I fabbed a lever to hook the arm on the bell housing. Had to fight the floppy pedal too. My hands don't have enough fingers. The adjustment was all the way out. Next time I have to adjust I will be replacing the clutch.
Bob

CarlG · 10-17-2013, 01:18 AM

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I have one of these on my PU. Came in real handy when I installed my OD Tranny with new clutch & pressure plate.

Brentwood Bob · 10-17-2013, 01:43 AM

Carlg

Had trouble adjusting the clutch with one of those at a roundup repair tent this summer. It got loose during a tour. my fix was to tighten it up and for the drive home I gave the owner a standard type replacement in case it loosened up on him which it did on the 75 mile trip home. the improved one he had seemed to have a thinner gage fork than yours. Bob

billy myers · 10-17-2013, 06:55 AM

I use a big adjust. wrench hook it around arm from bottom no problem no need to remove pedals anyway remove steering wheel take key out of shaft jack up put stands up front unbolt box and shaft come out bottom colume comes out the inside of car

Sparky · 10-17-2013, 07:14 AM

I used a floor jack and a small block of wood to push the lever up so the link can be attached.

bobbycoke · 10-17-2013, 08:43 AM

I used a one handed pump clamp[woodworkers] to make lever and link line up for the clevis pin...........bobbycoke

JackA · 10-18-2013, 01:39 PM

Thanks to all who replied! I am an absolute beginner in working on my 1929 Model A.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 10-18-2013, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brentwood Bob

tom, I will remember that idea, I fabbed a lever to hook the arm on the bell housing. Had to fight the floppy pedal too. My hands don't have enough fingers. The adjustment was all the way out. Next time I have to adjust I will be replacing the clutch.
Bob

Yo, Brother Bob, I "think" one supplier was selling a tool to do that.

Yo, Carl, Looking at your pic of the new type adjusting rod, if the original was long enough, I could drill the threads out of the trunion, put nuts on the rod on each side of it and have a CHEEP EASIER adjuster. Bill W.

CarlG · 10-18-2013, 02:27 PM

Bill, The threads on the rod in the middle have RH threads on one end and LH threads on the other end so that when you turn the rod, it either comes together or spreads apart depending on which way you turn it. Kinda like a turnbuckle. Don't have to undoo anything to make an adjustment.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 10-18-2013, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlG

Bill, The threads on the rod in the middle have RH threads on one end and LH threads on the other end so that when you turn the rod, it either comes together or spreads apart depending on which way you turn it. Kinda like a turnbuckle. Don't have to undoo anything to make an adjustment.

The Dog noted that with "Dad's" way, you wuldn't have to "undoo" anything either Bill W. (Dog say's he knows about L/H threads, "They go the other whichaway"!)

Brentwood Bob · 10-18-2013, 04:16 PM

We must have had a cheap version of the new yoke. the threaded part did loosen up after adjustment with under 50 miles of driving. IMHO a pice of dung. Bob

JackA · 10-22-2013, 04:20 PM

Mine just came in from Snyder's and it took about ten minutes overall to fit and adjust. Strongly made and highly recommended!

10-16-2013, 09:27 PM	#1
JackA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Orlando, FL / St. Stephen, NB Posts: 195	Clutch adjuster I just replaced my steering box, so in the process had to remove the pedals, Now I can't figure out how to hook up the clutch linkage. I have ordered an improved adjuster from parts house, but am wondering about the correct way to accomplish this. I am not strong enough to overcome the tension on the throwout bearing return spring from under the car. Any help?

10-16-2013, 09:46 PM	#2
QGolden Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 1,231	Re: Clutch adjuster Do you have Les' book? I am not in the shop at the moment to look, but I took my pedels off to replace a badly worn pedal mounting shaft, I do not remember any difficulty putting them back together. __________________ It's not what people think they know that will hurt them, it is what they think they know that aint so! -Mark Twain. It is the very things that we think we know, that keep us from learning what we should know.- Unknown

10-16-2013, 09:49 PM	#3
montanafordman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 583	Re: Clutch adjuster I'm sure there are better ways, but I used a small floor jack and a small block of wood on top to raise the clutch arm and connect the linkage. It took some trial and error but I got it adjusted properly. The modern adjuster would be much easier but I like having mine the way henry built it. Even if it took more time to get it right. __________________ Aaron in T̶a̶c̶o̶m̶a̶ Meridian, Idaho (although still a Montana hillbilly at heart ) 1931 Coupe 1931 slant window sedan

10-16-2013, 10:32 PM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Clutch adjuster A bungee cord from the clutch pedal to the steering wheel helps.

10-17-2013, 01:02 AM	#5
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,420	Re: Clutch adjuster tom, I will remember that idea, I fabbed a lever to hook the arm on the bell housing. Had to fight the floppy pedal too. My hands don't have enough fingers. The adjustment was all the way out. Next time I have to adjust I will be replacing the clutch. Bob

10-17-2013, 01:43 AM	#7
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,420	Re: Clutch adjuster Carlg Had trouble adjusting the clutch with one of those at a roundup repair tent this summer. It got loose during a tour. my fix was to tighten it up and for the drive home I gave the owner a standard type replacement in case it loosened up on him which it did on the 75 mile trip home. the improved one he had seemed to have a thinner gage fork than yours. Bob

10-17-2013, 06:55 AM	#8
billy myers Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: east granby conn. Posts: 70	Re: Clutch adjuster I use a big adjust. wrench hook it around arm from bottom no problem no need to remove pedals anyway remove steering wheel take key out of shaft jack up put stands up front unbolt box and shaft come out bottom colume comes out the inside of car

10-17-2013, 07:14 AM	#9
Sparky Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 650	Re: Clutch adjuster I used a floor jack and a small block of wood to push the lever up so the link can be attached.

10-17-2013, 08:43 AM	#10
bobbycoke Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pawlet vt/ port jefferson sta. ny Posts: 183	Re: Clutch adjuster I used a one handed pump clamp[woodworkers] to make lever and link line up for the clevis pin...........bobbycoke

10-18-2013, 01:39 PM	#11
JackA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Orlando, FL / St. Stephen, NB Posts: 195	Re: Clutch adjuster Thanks to all who replied! I am an absolute beginner in working on my 1929 Model A.

10-18-2013, 02:27 PM	#13
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,192	Re: Clutch adjuster Bill, The threads on the rod in the middle have RH threads on one end and LH threads on the other end so that when you turn the rod, it either comes together or spreads apart depending on which way you turn it. Kinda like a turnbuckle. Don't have to undoo anything to make an adjustment. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

10-18-2013, 04:16 PM	#15
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,420	Re: Clutch adjuster We must have had a cheap version of the new yoke. the threaded part did loosen up after adjustment with under 50 miles of driving. IMHO a pice of dung. Bob

10-22-2013, 04:20 PM	#16
JackA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Orlando, FL / St. Stephen, NB Posts: 195	Re: Clutch adjuster Mine just came in from Snyder's and it took about ten minutes overall to fit and adjust. Strongly made and highly recommended!