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ctfortner · 05-14-2010, 02:25 PM

I and running the factory clutch and brake pedal in the 56. The clutch pedal was removed years ago and I just recently put it back in for my conversion. I realized after the fact I did not have the bushings that the pedal arm rides in. I cannot find them anywhere. I think the part is 7551. Anyway we were gonna just make some new ones, but if I could find some cheap enough it sure would be quicker to buy some. Its just a little sloppy without them, but barely noticeable.

Anyone know?

Thanks!

Galaxiedriver · 05-14-2010, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctfortner

I and running the factory clutch and brake pedal in the 56. The clutch pedal was removed years ago and I just recently put it back in for my conversion. I realized after the fact I did not have the bushings that the pedal arm rides in. I cannot find them anywhere. I think the part is 7551. Anyway we were gonna just make some new ones, but if I could find some cheap enough it sure would be quicker to buy some. Its just a little sloppy without them, but barely noticeable.

Anyone know?

Thanks!

Try this link
http://www.midwestearlyford.com/

ctfortner · 05-14-2010, 06:20 PM

Did you see a part there for a 56? I am not finding anything for the 56. If you did see it could you post what part # your looking at there? thanks!

raceron1120 · 05-14-2010, 07:35 PM

According to my parts book the 7551s are bearings & weren't serviced separately by Ford for the '56s.

You might check & see if they're the same size diameter as the brake pedal; I think there's 1 or 2 nylon bushings on it. The part # for them is B5A 2481 A. Mac's has 'em listed but (GULP!) $25.95 each.

Ron

Galaxiedriver · 05-14-2010, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctfortner

Did you see a part there for a 56? I am not finding anything for the 56. If you did see it could you post what part # your looking at there? thanks!

Oops, sorry, looks like what I saw was for a truck. They used grey plastic or nylon bushings for years on many Fords and I would think other years would fit. These are for a 65 and up Mustang. Maybe you could make them work.

http://johnsmustang.com/Parts/details-1792.html

rick55 · 05-15-2010, 06:30 PM

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Check out page 41 of the 52-59 catalogue from Dennis Carpenter. You can do it online.
This is the bit that is usually worn out.
They also have the bearings for the clutch pedal shaft.
Regards

28RPU · 05-16-2010, 02:00 PM

Ditto on Dennis Carpenter.About a buck fifty a piece.

ctfortner · 05-17-2010, 10:43 AM

Thanks for the info. Ron, that looks like what I need, however I dont understand the difference in the 2 parts in the pic below. For 57-59 its $1, the other part you mentioned is for 55-59 and is $25, but has a different name. Is it 2 completely different parts?

raceron1120 · 05-17-2010, 06:53 PM

I have no clue why the difference in price. Here's what the Ford book shows:

According to it, Ford shows only one bushing (2481) on the brake pedal. Also the footnote says those clutch pedal bearings (7551) aren't used on '56s (this illustration is multi-year so apparently they're used on the '55s). You might want to call Mac's or one of the other parts suppliers that has these bushings. Mac's has a tech support staff so maybe they can assist.

When I worked Ford Parts we usually had a half-dozen or so different sizes of those split nylon bushings, I kept them in a small box and would let the techs or customers pick which ones they needed for select fit. Those bushings were used on a wide range of vehicles. I doubt you'd find anyone who does that anymore.

ctfortner · 05-18-2010, 07:30 AM

Yeah, see thats what I thought I needed, part 7551 because I saw that too in one of my books. Hmm I will give them a call, maybe I am assuming I am missing a part that I am not. There is not that much play there, the main reason I was looking for them is because I saw that picture you posted in a book and though, I dont have those and should get them so there is no play at all. I will post back what I find out. Thanks!

05-14-2010, 02:25 PM	#1
ctfortner Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West TN Posts: 63	Clutch Pedal Bushings I and running the factory clutch and brake pedal in the 56. The clutch pedal was removed years ago and I just recently put it back in for my conversion. I realized after the fact I did not have the bushings that the pedal arm rides in. I cannot find them anywhere. I think the part is 7551. Anyway we were gonna just make some new ones, but if I could find some cheap enough it sure would be quicker to buy some. Its just a little sloppy without them, but barely noticeable. Anyone know? Thanks!

05-14-2010, 06:20 PM	#3
ctfortner Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West TN Posts: 63	Re: Clutch Pedal Bushings Did you see a part there for a 56? I am not finding anything for the 56. If you did see it could you post what part # your looking at there? thanks!

05-14-2010, 07:35 PM	#4
raceron1120 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ellsworth Michigan Posts: 1,807	Re: Clutch Pedal Bushings According to my parts book the 7551s are bearings & weren't serviced separately by Ford for the '56s. You might check & see if they're the same size diameter as the brake pedal; I think there's 1 or 2 nylon bushings on it. The part # for them is B5A 2481 A. Mac's has 'em listed but (GULP!) $25.95 each. Ron

05-16-2010, 02:00 PM	#7
28RPU Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South central Tenn Posts: 375	Re: Clutch Pedal Bushings Ditto on Dennis Carpenter.About a buck fifty a piece.

05-17-2010, 10:43 AM	#8
ctfortner Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West TN Posts: 63	Re: Clutch Pedal Bushings Thanks for the info. Ron, that looks like what I need, however I dont understand the difference in the 2 parts in the pic below. For 57-59 its $1, the other part you mentioned is for 55-59 and is $25, but has a different name. Is it 2 completely different parts?

05-17-2010, 06:53 PM	#9
raceron1120 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ellsworth Michigan Posts: 1,807	Re: Clutch Pedal Bushings I have no clue why the difference in price. Here's what the Ford book shows: According to it, Ford shows only one bushing (2481) on the brake pedal. Also the footnote says those clutch pedal bearings (7551) aren't used on '56s (this illustration is multi-year so apparently they're used on the '55s). You might want to call Mac's or one of the other parts suppliers that has these bushings. Mac's has a tech support staff so maybe they can assist. When I worked Ford Parts we usually had a half-dozen or so different sizes of those split nylon bushings, I kept them in a small box and would let the techs or customers pick which ones they needed for select fit. Those bushings were used on a wide range of vehicles. I doubt you'd find anyone who does that anymore.

05-18-2010, 07:30 AM	#10
ctfortner Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West TN Posts: 63	Re: Clutch Pedal Bushings Yeah, see thats what I thought I needed, part 7551 because I saw that too in one of my books. Hmm I will give them a call, maybe I am assuming I am missing a part that I am not. There is not that much play there, the main reason I was looking for them is because I saw that picture you posted in a book and though, I dont have those and should get them so there is no play at all. I will post back what I find out. Thanks!