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Title: clutch pedal rod scraping firewall
Post by: harveyd9 on November 27, 2020, 01:16:49 pm
I have a 1982 c10...  the clutch pedal rod is scraping the firewall..  looks like it is too far towards drivers side.  I am wondering if the bellcrank is wrong for the truck!!  I will try to draw how the bellcrank looks ....  to me it looks like the whole bellcranks needs to be moved towards passenger side, but the mounting point on drivers side fram will not allow it to move that way!!  only other option looks like the arm needs to be bent...   OR, not bend at all, which makes me think the bellcrank I have is not the right one.  It was like this when I purchased.   I found a bellcrank on classic parts, Part # :    90-808, but it looks like it is just a bare shell....   any help or guidance is appreciated.   I can try to take pictures if that would help explain at all.
Title: Re: clutch pedal rod scraping firewall
Post by: bd on November 27, 2020, 03:12:41 pm
You need to post several pics that clearly show the interference, including pics of the bellcrank.
Title: Re: clutch pedal rod scraping firewall
Post by: harveyd9 on November 28, 2020, 02:59:47 pm
Bellcrank is installed, but i think these show the issue...   first picture showing the pedal rod coming through the firewall...  clearly off-center...  towards the drivers side way too much.  Question...  can the pedal rod rotate?  is it suppose to attach to the bellcrank from the right/passenger side??
Title: Re: clutch pedal rod scraping firewall
Post by: bd on November 30, 2020, 07:41:39 pm
OE bellcrank part number 340607, see images below.

Check the engine and transmission mounts.  Make sure they are not sagging, spongy, torn, or otherwise worn out.  How much play is in the bellcrank?  Are the pivot balls anchored firmly to the frame and engine?  Is there side-to-side or radial play in the clutch pedal arm pivot?
Title: Re: clutch pedal rod scraping firewall
Post by: harveyd9 on December 03, 2020, 09:08:34 pm
Both engine and trans mounts are new.   I will try to move the bell crank to see if there is any side to side play. I know the pivot ball attached to trans is solid. What I think I need is parts 15-22 in your picture. Are they for sale somewhere??  I have not found them online or thru   Truck
Title: Re: clutch pedal rod scraping firewall
Post by: bd on December 04, 2020, 09:07:19 am
Read through Z BAR (bell crank/cross shaft)rebuild (http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=28126.msg234354#msg234354).

Z-Bar pivot ball kits:
Title: Re: clutch pedal rod scraping firewall
Post by: harveyd9 on December 09, 2020, 09:03:13 am
Great..  thanks for info.  I saw these, but the site says they are not the right pieces for my 1982, but will fit!!  I found a vendor that usually has all these pieces but for some reason has nothing on the bellcrank internal parts.  I have ordered these and will respond back after install