62 Clutch Linkage
 

I recently installed a new clutch in my 62 GP. The clutch is a Ram, Borg & Beck type. The clutch seems to work well. The pedal pressure is good.

I adjusted and free play as outlined in the instructions, but I can’t get the pedal to return the last 1/2-3/4”. I can easily pull the pedal up the last bit, it pops into place and stays up until I push it again. It feels like the over center mechanism can’t quite make it over center and needs a little help. I’m sure driving it like that will have the same effect as riding the clutch pedal, unless I pull it up after every shift.
Has anyone encountered this problem and found a solution?

Thanks for any help or suggestions.
Les

Is the spring good

FYI,if your going to keep the car long I would change over to the 63-64 linkage.WAY better linkage.I put it in my 62 when I made the change over from the auto.Only rub is the stud for the Z bar threads into the bell.Might talked to Fabcraft ,I think the 61-62 bell can be tapped for it.Tom

I realize that the 63 linkage works far better. I guess that would be the last resort. I've had the car 19 years and do not plan to get rid of it, so yes I plan to keep in a long time. Probably not another 19 years, since I probably won't live that long.

I really am trying to keep everything on this car year correct. My solution, in the past has been to add a helper spring, but that is just a band-aid solution. I bought my first 62 4-speed GP in 1964, and never recall having a problem like this. What was different back then? I've heard from several people now, that have the same problem, with no solution.

I would really like to figure this out, so it will work like it was designed to.

I talked to Brad at Fabcraft, and he is very aware of the problem. He had no solution and would also like to know if anyone has solved this.

A long time ago, on my 62 Cat, all that was required was to not have so much free play in it. Try taking out some of that 3/4 to 1 inch free pedal travel.

Thanks, I'll have to give that a try. Do you remember how much free play you ended up with?