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Hi, thanks for the recent advice. I mustered up the courage to drop the transmission. I know, I know, anyone can take @#$& apart! But I realize I’m the novice who will be putting it back together. Indeed the rivets that attach the lever to the bell housing failed. My question, can I use a typical machine bolt with tapered head or do have to locate the elusive hardened bolt? I have found the kit that comes with a bracket ( different than the existing bracket) but how could I know if the accompanying screws are hardened? I don’t mind paying the approximate 20 bucks. It would be worth it not to have a redo in the near future. Thanks and God Bless.

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I just swapped out the older style clutch rod so I can run f1 style clutch linkage

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I was not able to find any flat head bolts that are hardened. Long story so I’ll keep this short. I ordered the bracket and screws from “Melvin’s”, I want to believe the manufacturer has it right, however I was not able to get that spec. If you don’t mind I have no idea what f1 linkage is. I think I should let on that this a 65 Falcon, 200 ci. 6 cyl. Synchronized manual 3 speed on the floor with a Hurst Shifter. If I can improve or up grade to some better linkage system I’d love to know about it. Thanks

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If you found this -

- https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...rts/7522d.html

... you should be good to go.

I would like to know what f1 refers to myself ... :confused:

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Thanks Kultulz, I like your sense of humor and appreciate your help. Sorry you guys have to deal with a bone head amateur. That would be me. Anyway while I have your attention, it appears that the bolts shown in the link you sent me are hardened with a process that turns the steel black. I have read so where that this makes the steel brittle. I don’t know if this is important to the task the screws must perform in fastening the bracket. Wow I sound intelligent here! Hope I’m not a bother, I enjoy the learner nag and conversation. Thanks again.

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No, the main reason of a board such as this is to help others and share info. You are not a bother.

Better be quick as the CRS is advancing rapidly... :(

Usually the color shown on the photo as regards to fastener color is a result of case hardening. I had no idea these fasteners were available but if that is true in this case, they are what you need. Most everything now is CHI-COM so it is a crap-shoot.

Your pressure plate will not be that strong and hopefully they will work for you.

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Can you elaborate on that? You know something I don't and I need to learn ... ;)

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Hi, I’ve got to wait for parts I ordered, I’ll get back here when/ if I get it all back together. I don’t know why that gentleman talked about f1 linkage, it is really designed for muscle or race cars. I also don’t believe it is a simple install. However remember I’m a goldfish in a big pond.