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randy993 10-11-2019 08:09 AM

Question about clutch ball bracket/bushing
 

I've noticed some difference on how my clutch has been engaging and started to check over the components. I found that I have some play in the clutch ball bracket. I was looking in Joe's antique catalog and found the clutch ball bracket that mounts to the frame. They also offer a ball & bracket bushing,
half moon. I haven't disassembled this yet, I was waiting until I had replacement parts.
Can someone explain how this all goes together. Is this a bushing that goes into the bracket?
Thanks in advance,
Randy

19Fordy 10-11-2019 09:18 AM

Re: Question about clutch ball bracket/bushing
 

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Here you go. Part # 7517 is actually the split bronze busing the fits around the ball on the bracket that's bolted to frame. The equalizer release shaft hollow end slides over that split bushing. As I recall you have to remove the pin that attaches the forked end of the equalizer shaft to the clutch release shaft that goes into the transmission. This permits you to easily install the bushing.
http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/F...40-48_85hp.jpg

I replaced the pin with a threaded grade 8 nut and bolt that "threaded" thru the assembly points. That was 20 years ago. You can see it in this photo. Not recommended if you're maintaining AACA originality. Oil leak was later fixed. Y bracket gizmo is an after market "anti chatter" rod item. Other end hooks to X member.

oldskool 10-11-2019 09:22 AM

Re: Question about clutch ball bracket/bushing
 

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spring goes first then the half moons and then the felt piece then grease it

19Fordy 10-11-2019 09:37 AM

Re: Question about clutch ball bracket/bushing
 

oldskool's pictorial is excellent. Thanks for posting it.

randy993 10-11-2019 11:20 AM

Re: Question about clutch ball bracket/bushing
 

So it sounds like I just need the bushing.

JSeery 10-11-2019 12:02 PM

Re: Question about clutch ball bracket/bushing
 

It depends, sometimes the ball is worn and no longer spherical.

19Fordy 10-11-2019 12:46 PM

Re: Question about clutch ball bracket/bushing
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by randy993 (Post 1808550)
So it sounds like I just need the bushing.

Probably.
C and G has it.
https://cgfordparts.com/ufolder/cgca...&searchnumber=

randy993 10-11-2019 02:33 PM

Re: Question about clutch ball bracket/bushing
 

I've ordered a bushing. Thanks all.


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