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50 Pontiac clutch linkage HELP!!

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by butcher666, Apr 27, 2012.

  1. butcher666
    Joined: Feb 28, 2004
    Posts: 21

    butcher666
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    Been a long time since I have been on here, but I'm back in country and need some advice. OK 1950 Pontiac, with a 1967 Chev 250 inline and 3SPD Sag outta a truck in it. Here is the problem........ I am using the stock Poncho clutch pedal linkage, all lines up pretty good, however I do not have enough travel in the pedal to completely disengage the clutch. She rides right at the floor with the throwout bearing riding the pressure plate all the time. My theorys........
    1 clutch fork pivot ball is worn out.
    2 clutch for itself is done

    Any ideas??????????
     
  2. KoolKat-57
    Joined: Feb 22, 2010
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    KoolKat-57
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    from Dublin, OH

    U.S. or Canadian Pontiac?
     
  3. butcher666
    Joined: Feb 28, 2004
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    butcher666
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    Canadian, so flathead, however now she is an OHV 250
     
  4. 56sedandelivery
    Joined: Nov 21, 2006
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    56sedandelivery
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    There are also, I think, 3 different length throwout bearings used with GM clutch applications. Butch/56sedandelivery
     
  5. butcher666
    Joined: Feb 28, 2004
    Posts: 21

    butcher666
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    Thanks Butch............ The one in it is the same as the one that came out before the clutch etc. Its driving me a little nuts. Tomorrow I attack the pivot ball, and the fork replacement. Fingers crossed, if that doesnt pan out as planned, I'm beginning to think about a slushbox for it!!
     
  6. butcher666
    Joined: Feb 28, 2004
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    Well it worked!!!!!!!! Pedal to clutch travel ratio was a bit of a guessing game at first but it seems GREAT!!!! Now driving!!
     
  7. Silver8Streak
    Joined: May 6, 2023
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    Silver8Streak

    I’m having the same problem. So the fork/ball fixed it for you?
     
  8. 2OLD2FAST
    Joined: Feb 3, 2010
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    2OLD2FAST
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    from illinois

    Been ten years since the OP was seen here ...
     

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