Clutch push rod

[drooartz]

Here's the two clutch push rods that I have for the Tunebug. The longer one came with the 1275 (in the '74 Midget donor car), and is the one I assume I should use. The shorter was the original one with the 948.

Both seem to have been worked on at some point. The 1275 seems to have been lengthed...?

 

[Trevor Jessie]

The 1275 has been lengthened, and I think it will need to be shortened back to its original length.

 

[spritenut]

Correct length for a 1275 slave rod is 2-11/16" from center of hole to end of rod.

 

[drooartz]

Thanks, Frank. Looks like I'll be adding one to my next Moss order. Simpler for me than trying to cut down the one I have.

 

[jlaird]

Yep, save the longer one just in case.

 

[Trevor Jessie]

Drew, is your clutch fork bent?

 

[drooartz]

I don't think so, Trevor. I had 2 to choose from, and both seemed the same.

 

[Trevor Jessie]

OK, just checking. I've seen some bent ones.

 

[bugimike]

So have I! In fact I could probably find one buried somewhere out in the garage! :eeek:

 

[drooartz]

I hadn't really thought of the bent issue -- now I guess I just hope the one I picked is okay!

 

[jlaird]

If it is bent you will need the long rod.

 

[drooartz]

I'm keeping all the bits I have. There's a spare fork as well, so if the one I used it problematic, I've got more to try.

 

[jlaird]

Cool, but you have to pull the engine to get to it.

 

[drooartz]

That's what I'm hoping to avoid, Jack!