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MURZI Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2005 Posts: 5063 Location: Madisonville, La
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Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 6:22 pm Post subject: Clutch pedal mod |
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So...if you are thinking of doing the clutch pedal mod you have seen in the classifieds you should do it. I used a simple shoulder bolt 5/16" with a nyloc nut, but a 8mm works as well. EASYYYYY no cutting, no grinding
16 1/2 seconds of welding and done!!! Maybe 17 seconds...
in the end I double nutted the nyloc nut for just in case
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76897 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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Why? What problems does it solve?
I've never had problem with the stock setup. _________________ Glenn
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MURZI Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 6:35 pm Post subject: |
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Glenn, it took less time to weld the bolt than it would to reattach a clutch cable that came of the hook. We have all done that chore three or four times. I had the tranny out and needed to change the clutch cable so why not. Looks like all the cool kids are doing it.
Its done. Easy and the clutch cable went in like I was shoving a cake in the oven. I even did an extra pedal set I had for Kicks and Giggles. Just made me all happy inside. _________________ 62 vert
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76897 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 6:39 pm Post subject: |
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I just use a zip tie to hold the cable onto the hook. It breaks off the first time you step on the pedal.
By shifting the cable a few millimeters over the cable will rub on the steel guide.
If it works for you.. .fine. But I don't see it as a problem. _________________ Glenn
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mr_bill Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2006 Posts: 1008 Location: City of Orange, CA
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Dale M. Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 20377 Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
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Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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Mod may be good if "hook" has failed and you need to have beast running by tomorrow....
Dale _________________ “Fear The Government That Wants To Take Your Guns" - Thomas Jefferson.
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