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Init1 · 08-16-2014, 03:11 PM

I am dealing with a bad sloppy shaft on the end where the bronze half shells reside. Question is are there different size bushings there or are there different size balls for different years?
I am using 40 Ford actuation shaft to a hogshead. There is plenty of slop at the pivot Point ball.
Any help would be appreciated. All parts are in good shape.

scooder · 08-16-2014, 04:27 PM

Is the pivot ball still properly round? And the hole where the bush's go, is that actually still round. I ask as looks to be in good shape and within spec, are often two different things. Not questioning your knowledge, just makin sure.
I think they all be the same size. I had a rattley sloppy ball, it was out of round.
Martin.

skidmarks · 08-16-2014, 05:50 PM

Look around new ones are still out there. I got a NOS one out of a dollar pile at hershey.

Init1 · 08-16-2014, 09:41 PM

Thanks scooder for the tip. Every thing looks round
But maybe not. Bushings are new.

Mac VP · 08-17-2014, 06:32 AM

What is your chassis application? Ford made several designs of the ball pivot mounting bracket....all had the same ball. They do wear over time. A fresh split bushing only helps a bit if the ball is worn. Also the inside end of the actuation shaft could be worn. New parts would help. Also the bracket must be tight to the frame.

supereal · 08-17-2014, 05:57 PM

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Many of the clutch release shaft ports in the clutch housing were not built with grease fittings. Both the bronze bushings and the shaft, itself, are usually badly worn. The geometry of the clutch linkage amplifies the sloppiness. Both the shaft and bushings are readily available. The part number for the shaft for '40 is 01A-7510, the bushings, come in two sizes, thin, 40-705, thick, 51A-7508. $49.50 and $3 or $9 dollars for the parts at C&G. (800/266-0470). Be sure to drill and install grease fittings when you replace the shaft.

skidmarks · 08-17-2014, 06:04 PM

there is also a long spring inside that helps keep things tight.
as for the split bronze bushings, when you order from whoever..... ask what they are made out of. last set i got through a customer who bought their own parts were PLASTIC. i think the stuff came from Mac's

08-16-2014, 03:11 PM	#1
Init1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 208	sloppy clutch actuation shaft I am dealing with a bad sloppy shaft on the end where the bronze half shells reside. Question is are there different size bushings there or are there different size balls for different years? I am using 40 Ford actuation shaft to a hogshead. There is plenty of slop at the pivot Point ball. Any help would be appreciated. All parts are in good shape.

08-16-2014, 04:27 PM	#2
scooder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,595	Re: sloppy clutch actuation shaft Is the pivot ball still properly round? And the hole where the bush's go, is that actually still round. I ask as looks to be in good shape and within spec, are often two different things. Not questioning your knowledge, just makin sure. I think they all be the same size. I had a rattley sloppy ball, it was out of round. Martin.

08-16-2014, 05:50 PM	#3
skidmarks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: newark, delaware Posts: 3,780	Re: sloppy clutch actuation shaft Look around new ones are still out there. I got a NOS one out of a dollar pile at hershey.

08-16-2014, 09:41 PM	#4
Init1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 208	Re: sloppy clutch actuation shaft Thanks scooder for the tip. Every thing looks round But maybe not. Bushings are new.

08-17-2014, 06:32 AM	#5
Mac VP Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,430	Re: sloppy clutch actuation shaft What is your chassis application? Ford made several designs of the ball pivot mounting bracket....all had the same ball. They do wear over time. A fresh split bushing only helps a bit if the ball is worn. Also the inside end of the actuation shaft could be worn. New parts would help. Also the bracket must be tight to the frame. __________________ VANPELT SALES LLC Cincinnati, Ohio Office: 513-724-9486 www.vanpeltsales.com www.classictransmission.com

08-17-2014, 05:57 PM	#6
supereal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Re: sloppy clutch actuation shaft Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Many of the clutch release shaft ports in the clutch housing were not built with grease fittings. Both the bronze bushings and the shaft, itself, are usually badly worn. The geometry of the clutch linkage amplifies the sloppiness. Both the shaft and bushings are readily available. The part number for the shaft for '40 is 01A-7510, the bushings, come in two sizes, thin, 40-705, thick, 51A-7508. $49.50 and $3 or $9 dollars for the parts at C&G. (800/266-0470). Be sure to drill and install grease fittings when you replace the shaft.

08-17-2014, 06:04 PM	#7
skidmarks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: newark, delaware Posts: 3,780	Re: sloppy clutch actuation shaft there is also a long spring inside that helps keep things tight. as for the split bronze bushings, when you order from whoever..... ask what they are made out of. last set i got through a customer who bought their own parts were PLASTIC. i think the stuff came from Mac's