DIY clutch pedal linkage upgrade

[brad_c-ville_VA]

I'm sure a couple of you have had the same problem with the clutch master cylinder linkage that connects to the pedal. That cheapass little piece of pot metal that comes with the newer master cylinders is pretty easy to shear off.

I broke one just by shoving my arm against the pedal while i was working under the dash. But I think I've solved the problem with an off the shelf heim joint rod end from McMaster-Carr.

More details on my project blog here: TurningWrench.com

Any other fixes that folks have found?

[MikeinNC]

You da man

See you this weekend

[BillWilliams]

U are not only handsome but smart too

[esty]

bitchin...i am in need of one of those now...i just ordered 4 to replace the piece of crap in all of my frequent drivers

thanks for the heads up

[dubois]

great solution!

[bugtustlebub]

OK, already. i'm a member of your fan club, too.

Nice job.

See you at the Shenandoah Speedway.

Regards,

Randy Bryant

Elkton, VA

[brad_c-ville_VA]

bitchin...i am in need of one of those now...i just ordered 4 to replace the piece of crap in all of my frequent drivers

thanks for the heads up

sure thing. you'll dig 'em. such a better option. i love mcmaster-carr.

thanks guys! i think mr. pugh had the same idea some time ago. great minds thing alike...and so do ours.

[banditxmike]

I am looking for the heim joint used here. Checked the website but it is shut down. Anyone have the part # from McMaster Carr or another option?

Thanks for the help.

[shipm_8]

Mike,

try 59935K83. http://turningwrench.com/?p=52#more-52

William

[brad_c-ville_VA]

Sorry, Mike. I had some website clean up recently and the links got altered.

The correct link is here again:

http://turningwrench.com/clutch-pedal-linkage-upgrade/52

cheers,

brad.

[banditxmike]

Ordered one this morning. Thanks to Will and Brad for the help. This solution really seems to make sense. Just one more reason why I check this board at least once each day.

Thanks again guys.

Mike