Rebuilt Pedal Cluster
 

Just finished rebuilding pedal cluster. Here are a couple of pics.
Before and after.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...CLUSTER 31.JPG http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...USTER 23-1.JPG

Very nice, and very clean.

I did mine, but I was so frustrated by the time it was all apart, I simply wiped all of the parts down (I wanted to do carbon testing on some of the lint - I swear it was from Lincoln's era!).

This came out of my 74 and I am amazed every time I work on it how good the condition of it is. (Everything except the original paint) :)

I want to do this with my SC as my clutch lets out a groan every time i depress it. What parts do you recommend I replace while I'm in there? Also, are there any recommended upgrades?

ZAMIRZ. I took it completely apart, had the parts bead blasted, painted them with Tremclad, replaced bushings with the brass ones (available at Pelican), new pedal pads, and replaced all washers, nuts, bolts, etc. It's a bit of work but I think the results are definately worth the time and effort. As for upgrades, I guess the brass bushings are the big one. I also replaced the return springs but feel this was not required. I took lots of pics just cause I like taking pics:)

Poorsha,

I've got my bushings sitting in my toolchest waiting for my install, I was planning on using my small sand blaster on it. Is bead blasting just a differnt medium I could use in my blaster? I also want to clean up a 28 row oil cooler I just got off E-bay.

Thanks

Rick. Your sand blaster will work wonders on this. I would just go ahead and use a light grade sand. It wont take much to get the paint off. I then went over the bushing inserts with a quick piece of emery cloth. Have fun.

Have a care running any abrasive on brass bushings which so very nicely retain the abrasive. Brass bushings, if you are anal about this stuff, can be put in a pan with 80/90 on low simmmer to impregnate the pores with oil. Brass has a lot of pores!

I would only add to a parts list the horseshoe spring under the trans and the return spring for the clutch pedal at the pedal cluster. Also, the clutch cable (about $125.00) if you do not recollect if it has been replaced. They can seem fine but...

Nice job BTW!
John

I replaced my bushings with brass, and replaced the clutch cable. Much, much, much better pedal feel.

Since I didn't take pictures before I disassembled my pedal cluster, this thread answered my question. Just thought I'd bump it so the next person doesn't have to look as far. :D

I would also recommend knee pads and a dense cushion to place on the sill and floorboard. You will spend a considerable amount of time contorting to get the right angle. This is a very worthwhile improvement. You may also want to purchase a clevis pin because you may break yours taking it out.

Good luck, David

I just want to know what sadist came up with the clutch "helper" spring. :mad:

Otherwise it's a pretty easy job. A lot easier than the fuel line replacement which started this part of my project.

"considerable amount of time contorting to get the right angle"

- This is 911 yoga position #74 as I recall.

Others include the "starter removal/tranny hug," the simple "valve adjust hand cramp," and the "I used a lift to make it all easy head smash."

that monster clutch spring is very doable with a cheapo drum brake spring tool. a bench vice helps too, but is not needed. body armor and eye protection = good thing

just wanted to jump in that i have an extra bushing kit floating around my garage. free for the taking. 'cept maybe shipping? local guys can come and pick up or meet at an AX or something. brand new.

The clutch helper spring is easy. Instead of trying to pull it on, rotate the clutch arm in a circular motion and it goes right on. No problem at all.

David

Not to sound entirely stupid, but what is Tremclad? What iws it used for? Cost, availability, etc.?

Dan,
Tremclad is a brand of spray paint :)

I just want to add that anyone that wants to rebuild their pedal cluster should be sure that you use a factory roll pin on the clutch
pivot. Some after market pins are too thin for this application.
If that pin shears off, you will have NO Clutch! Don't ask me how I know.;)

So, is the tremclad the black or a simulated as-cast metal?

It is a rust preventative black paint.