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Britcheflee · 10-21-2017, 12:22 PM

I am having a problem finding the leather/or rubber cover for the clutch lever which goes inside the bellhousing - The transmission has the following number stamped on it: R10F-1 It also looks as if the bolt attaching to that lever is missing a retaining pin - seems to be at the max of adjustment too which is odd because there is a very new clutch in it.

Britcheflee · 10-21-2017, 12:22 PM

My apologies - this is for a 1953 Mercury with V8 Flathead

richard rink · 10-21-2017, 02:21 PM

Britcheflee,
C & G Ford has the part...#AB7513.
Richard

rotorwrench · 10-21-2017, 04:18 PM

The R-10 just indicates the Borg Warner R-10 overdrive. That rod may not be the OEM part or there may be wear in the eye at the other end or possibly on the shoulder bolt. The AB-7521-A release rod is 9 1/4" long and is a 52/53 part. I wouldn't worry about it being at the end of adjustment as long as it makes the correct adjustment. The parts book shows a cone nut and a lock nut on the rod but that stuff isn't visible in the photo. All that I can see there looks OK with respect to what is supposed to be there.

Britcheflee · 10-22-2017, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard rink

Britcheflee,
C & G Ford has the part...#AB7513.
Richard

I see it - is there supposed to be a felt or cork seal behind it as well - or is that all I need

rotorwrench · 10-22-2017, 09:39 AM

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The boot is all that's illustrated. I looked again at the photo only with a larger monitor to view it on and it looks like the actuator rod has a bend at the other end like the older 1949 thru 51 Fords. The 52 & 53 rod has an eye on the front and a shoulder bolt for the pivot connection. This may be why it's short. It may also be a home fabricated item since it shouldn't need a drilled hole at the end indicating a cotter pin hole. This type of stuff does wear out so someone likley did a shade tree repair.

10-21-2017, 12:22 PM	#2
Britcheflee Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 26	Re: Need a new boot for clutch lever My apologies - this is for a 1953 Mercury with V8 Flathead

10-21-2017, 02:21 PM	#3
richard rink Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: louisville ky Posts: 91	Re: Need a new boot for clutch lever Britcheflee, C & G Ford has the part...#AB7513. Richard __________________ twodeuces

10-21-2017, 04:18 PM	#4
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,426	Re: Need a new boot for clutch lever The R-10 just indicates the Borg Warner R-10 overdrive. That rod may not be the OEM part or there may be wear in the eye at the other end or possibly on the shoulder bolt. The AB-7521-A release rod is 9 1/4" long and is a 52/53 part. I wouldn't worry about it being at the end of adjustment as long as it makes the correct adjustment. The parts book shows a cone nut and a lock nut on the rod but that stuff isn't visible in the photo. All that I can see there looks OK with respect to what is supposed to be there.

10-22-2017, 09:39 AM	#6
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,426	Re: Need a new boot for clutch lever Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The boot is all that's illustrated. I looked again at the photo only with a larger monitor to view it on and it looks like the actuator rod has a bend at the other end like the older 1949 thru 51 Fords. The 52 & 53 rod has an eye on the front and a shoulder bolt for the pivot connection. This may be why it's short. It may also be a home fabricated item since it shouldn't need a drilled hole at the end indicating a cotter pin hole. This type of stuff does wear out so someone likley did a shade tree repair.