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Garry Carter · 03-08-2012, 07:43 PM

Several weeks ago I posted a "Wanted" ad on the Swap meet section. I was looking for a `39 Ford clutch pedal bushing that had some larger-than-normal dimensions. It needed to be 1.92" long, with a 1.193" ID, and a 1.254 OD and none of the aftermarket vendors seemed to have this item in stock.

First of all, I want to say a big, big, really big "THANKS" to all those folks who took the time to check what parts they had in their personal inventories and send me a PM, an email or even give me a phone call to offer advice, or whatever part they had on hand. That was truly thoughtful of each of you who responded.

I still haven't found that big bushing ... but I've found a solution that's gonna work for me (I think). I discovered that a case bushing for an old Torqueflite transmission has the same OD. It's not of the correct 1.92" length so I bought two of them (Part # 020340, pressing each into the end of the clutch pedal, about 1/8" below a flush fit. My machinist is now gonna turn the ID to match my shaft -- can't tell you exactly what the number is since it will vary ever so slightly depending on wear.

Again, thanks to all the folks who offered assistance. Hope my improvisation will work for you ... I think it's gonna work well for me. I'll probably even drill/tap a hole in the pedal and add a grease zerk for good measure!
Garry Carter

johnny · 03-08-2012, 08:28 PM

Tip go to a plumbing supply place and get a good quality 1 1/4 sink or bath drop tube cut the length you need take your pieces with you to check the fit as some drops fit better than others .

Doug · 03-08-2012, 09:58 PM

Gary, Thanks for sharing your discovery.

1931 flamingo · 03-08-2012, 10:43 PM

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I think I would install your new bushings, THEN drill and tap for zerks THEN take to machinist to fit to shaft, this way there will be no possibility of distortion, etc. JMO
Paul in CT

03-08-2012, 07:43 PM	#1
Garry Carter Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 19	`39 Ford Clutch Pedal Bushing -- Many Thanks Several weeks ago I posted a "Wanted" ad on the Swap meet section. I was looking for a `39 Ford clutch pedal bushing that had some larger-than-normal dimensions. It needed to be 1.92" long, with a 1.193" ID, and a 1.254 OD and none of the aftermarket vendors seemed to have this item in stock. First of all, I want to say a big, big, really big "THANKS" to all those folks who took the time to check what parts they had in their personal inventories and send me a PM, an email or even give me a phone call to offer advice, or whatever part they had on hand. That was truly thoughtful of each of you who responded. I still haven't found that big bushing ... but I've found a solution that's gonna work for me (I think). I discovered that a case bushing for an old Torqueflite transmission has the same OD. It's not of the correct 1.92" length so I bought two of them (Part # 020340, pressing each into the end of the clutch pedal, about 1/8" below a flush fit. My machinist is now gonna turn the ID to match my shaft -- can't tell you exactly what the number is since it will vary ever so slightly depending on wear. Again, thanks to all the folks who offered assistance. Hope my improvisation will work for you ... I think it's gonna work well for me. I'll probably even drill/tap a hole in the pedal and add a grease zerk for good measure! Garry Carter

03-08-2012, 08:28 PM	#2
johnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: London On, Can. Posts: 377	Re: `39 Ford Clutch Pedal Bushing -- Many Thanks Tip go to a plumbing supply place and get a good quality 1 1/4 sink or bath drop tube cut the length you need take your pieces with you to check the fit as some drops fit better than others .

03-08-2012, 09:58 PM	#3
Doug Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Texas Posts: 151	Re: `39 Ford Clutch Pedal Bushing -- Many Thanks Gary, Thanks for sharing your discovery.

03-08-2012, 10:43 PM	#4
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: `39 Ford Clutch Pedal Bushing -- Many Thanks Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I think I would install your new bushings, THEN drill and tap for zerks THEN take to machinist to fit to shaft, this way there will be no possibility of distortion, etc. JMO Paul in CT