'51 Tudor Clutch Rod Question

[Shoebox]

When I take a break from cleaning/painting the engine compartment, I clean up small parts. My clutch rod going from cross shaft to throw out arm has a bend in it (see pic). Before I "fix" it am wondering if it's supposed to be, for best alignment? This rod "pulls" so not sure how it could get bent. Just thought I'd ask. Thanks.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Shoebox

When I take a break from cleaning/painting the engine compartment, I clean up small parts. My clutch rod going from cross shaft to throw out arm has a bend in it (see pic). Before I "fix" it am wondering if it's supposed to be, for best alignment? This rod "pulls" so not sure how it could get bent. Just thought I'd ask. Thanks.

[Shoebox]

Well, I found several NOS 49-51 clutch rods on epay and none of them were straight so I'm going to leave mine as is.

[jimvette59]

Pete is there to much wear on the bent end of that rod goes into the shifter arm ?

[Shoebox]

Originally Posted by jimvette59

Pete is there to much wear on the bent end of that rod goes into the shifter arm ?

The bent end of this clutch rod hooks onto the clutch cross shaft, threaded end goes to throw out arm. Yes there is some wear however there is mucho adjustment on the threaded end.

[wga]

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My stock 49 clutch rod has two bends in one plane, if that makes sense.

[Shoebox]

Originally Posted by wga

My stock 49 clutch rod has two bends in one plane, if that makes sense.

When I searched for NOS 49-51 clutch rods on epay several came up, and there were slight variations. I was satisfied when one, said to be '51, looked like mine.