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Anteek29 · 10-12-2019, 07:27 PM

I experienced the identical clutch pedal problem on my '55 Vic that dmsfrr noted.
Miker suggested checking the z-bar bushings, so I took a few minutes to lift my '55 Vic and peeked at the bushings. They are intact. However, I noticed the adjusting nuts on the clutch release rod 7521 were finger loose and there was 5/16" clear space before engaging the clutch. After doing the nut adjust/tighten I now have the proper clutch and pedal operation. My clutch pedal now retracts fully without hanging up part way like it did before.

Thanks, Ford Barn

10-12-2019, 07:27 PM	#10
Anteek29 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 985	Re: clutch problem in a '57 T-Bird I experienced the identical clutch pedal problem on my '55 Vic that dmsfrr noted. Miker suggested checking the z-bar bushings, so I took a few minutes to lift my '55 Vic and peeked at the bushings. They are intact. However, I noticed the adjusting nuts on the clutch release rod 7521 were finger loose and there was 5/16" clear space before engaging the clutch. After doing the nut adjust/tighten I now have the proper clutch and pedal operation. My clutch pedal now retracts fully without hanging up part way like it did before. Thanks, Ford Barn __________________ Alan 1929 Special Coupe 1941 Pick-Up 1955 Victoria Last edited by Anteek29; 10-13-2019 at 02:43 PM.