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miker98038 · 10-15-2019, 11:17 PM

It’s been a long time, but my problem with half a bushing was very similar to yours. I know it’s a pain, but I’d focus on that. Mine had to do with the engine being slightly off center (to the pass side) and excessive movement allowed to to be spit out. If it was worn or split (more than the 2 pieces) when it “popped” out you might well have heard one of the springs as slack was added to the system. If the clutch was working before, fixing that should put you back on the road till the weather changes.

10-15-2019, 11:17 PM	#12
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,398	Re: clutch problem in a '57 T-Bird It’s been a long time, but my problem with half a bushing was very similar to yours. I know it’s a pain, but I’d focus on that. Mine had to do with the engine being slightly off center (to the pass side) and excessive movement allowed to to be spit out. If it was worn or split (more than the 2 pieces) when it “popped” out you might well have heard one of the springs as slack was added to the system. If the clutch was working before, fixing that should put you back on the road till the weather changes.