Clutch linkage for the 4-speed trans - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Asshat · 11-05-2020, 02:49 PM

Anyone running the standard linkage? I have a 63 C20, 292, 4-speed. The clutch fork has two positions for the rod coming from the pedal, and it looks like it could fall out of place.

I was thinking of using some safety wire to make sure I don't lose any parts. Anyone else done this?

61K10 · 11-05-2020, 03:37 PM

you need a clutch fork return spring that goes from the tip to the frame.

Asshat · 11-05-2020, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 61K10

you need a clutch fork return spring that goes from the tip to the frame.

Pics?

**MusicMan70** · 11-05-2020, 03:57 PM

Here's a partial pic...

and post#3

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...+return+spring

geezer#99 · 11-05-2020, 04:32 PM

Check this.
Better pics.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=300537

Asshat · 11-05-2020, 04:54 PM

I’m wondering how long that return spring is.

geezer#99 · 11-05-2020, 05:14 PM

Likely about a foot long.

Asshat · 11-05-2020, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by geezer#99

Likely about a foot long.

🤔 Really, a foot long? That’s a long spring.

geezer#99 · 11-05-2020, 05:38 PM

Look in post #4 in that link.
It’s not all coils.

Asshat · 11-05-2020, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by geezer#99

Look in post #4 in that link.
It’s not all coils.

Yeah, see what you mean.

rgtrough · 11-13-2021, 09:01 AM

Hey guys, I’m going through the “where in the hell does the clutch return spring go” also. I don’t think Bubba had mine hooked up correctly. I have a larger diameter shorter in length spring and no other spring. When I purchased a new clutch return spring for a 1966 c10 I only saw the larger diameter shorter length spring. I guess I will install the spring that I bought between the clutch fork arm and the linkage plate that holds the other end of the clutch adjustment rod.

**The Rocknrod** · 11-13-2021, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rgtrough

Hey guys, I’m going through the “where in the hell does the clutch return spring go” also. I don’t think Bubba had mine hooked up correctly. I have a larger diameter shorter in length spring and no other spring. When I purchased a new clutch return spring for a 1966 c10 I only saw the larger diameter shorter length spring. I guess I will install the spring that I bought between the clutch fork arm and the linkage plate that holds the other end of the clutch adjustment rod.

The clutch fork return spring - https://www.americanclassic.com/1963...ctinfo/90-791/

AcampoDave · 11-14-2021, 12:57 AM

My clutch is set up with the push rod on the outboard hole. I figured it would give me more leverage that way for my leg. Did 6 cylinders use the inboard hole and wouldn't that decrease leverage at the pedal?

rgtrough · 11-14-2021, 08:47 AM

Thanks. Ordered one. Is the one of which I’m referring to for the clutch pedal itself?

Rubbertiredtramp · 11-15-2021, 10:13 AM

An interesting topic. I Can see by the picture where it hooks to the fork, but what about the other end. I made an attachment point on the frame for mine, but would like to see where the factory hooked it.

61K10 · 11-15-2021, 04:09 PM

there is a notch or hole forward on the frame where the spring hooks into.

anybody know why there is two notches on the throw-out bearing fork?

LostMy65 · 11-15-2021, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

The clutch fork return spring - https://www.americanclassic.com/1963...ctinfo/90-791/

That's what mine on my 65 looked like.

**cwcarpenter98** · 11-15-2021, 11:53 PM

I had half of that same spring above left hanging on the frame of my 63 when I got it. Of course, I took it off 6 years ago and don't remember where it was hooked into

11-05-2020, 02:49 PM	#1
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,265	Clutch linkage for the 4-speed trans Anyone running the standard linkage? I have a 63 C20, 292, 4-speed. The clutch fork has two positions for the rod coming from the pedal, and it looks like it could fall out of place. I was thinking of using some safety wire to make sure I don't lose any parts. Anyone else done this? Attached Images __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed Last edited by Asshat; 11-05-2020 at 03:10 PM.

11-05-2020, 03:37 PM	#2
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: Clutch linkage for the 4-speed trans you need a clutch fork return spring that goes from the tip to the frame. __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

11-05-2020, 04:32 PM	#5
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,732	Re: Clutch linkage for the 4-speed trans Check this. Better pics. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=300537

11-05-2020, 04:54 PM	#6
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,265	Re: Clutch linkage for the 4-speed trans I’m wondering how long that return spring is. __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed

11-05-2020, 05:14 PM	#7
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,732	Re: Clutch linkage for the 4-speed trans Likely about a foot long.

11-05-2020, 03:57 PM	#4
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Clutch linkage for the 4-speed trans Here's a partial pic... and post#3 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...+return+spring Attached Images __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban Last edited by MusicMan70; 11-05-2020 at 04:07 PM.

11-05-2020, 05:38 PM	#9
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,732	Re: Clutch linkage for the 4-speed trans Look in post #4 in that link. It’s not all coils.

11-13-2021, 09:01 AM	#11
rgtrough Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 38	Re: Clutch linkage for the 4-speed trans Hey guys, I’m going through the “where in the hell does the clutch return spring go” also. I don’t think Bubba had mine hooked up correctly. I have a larger diameter shorter in length spring and no other spring. When I purchased a new clutch return spring for a 1966 c10 I only saw the larger diameter shorter length spring. I guess I will install the spring that I bought between the clutch fork arm and the linkage plate that holds the other end of the clutch adjustment rod. __________________ peace Bud 1966 C10 4X4 1962 Impala Sport Coupe 1974 Corvette Coupe 1987 Suburban

11-14-2021, 12:57 AM	#13
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,776	Re: Clutch linkage for the 4-speed trans My clutch is set up with the push rod on the outboard hole. I figured it would give me more leverage that way for my leg. Did 6 cylinders use the inboard hole and wouldn't that decrease leverage at the pedal?

11-14-2021, 08:47 AM	#14
rgtrough Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 38	Re: Clutch linkage for the 4-speed trans Thanks. Ordered one. Is the one of which I’m referring to for the clutch pedal itself? __________________ peace Bud 1966 C10 4X4 1962 Impala Sport Coupe 1974 Corvette Coupe 1987 Suburban

11-15-2021, 10:13 AM	#15
Rubbertiredtramp Registered User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Brandon Manitoba Canada Posts: 68	Re: Clutch linkage for the 4-speed trans An interesting topic. I Can see by the picture where it hooks to the fork, but what about the other end. I made an attachment point on the frame for mine, but would like to see where the factory hooked it.

11-15-2021, 04:09 PM	#16
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: Clutch linkage for the 4-speed trans there is a notch or hole forward on the frame where the spring hooks into. anybody know why there is two notches on the throw-out bearing fork? __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

11-15-2021, 11:53 PM	#18
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,488	Re: Clutch linkage for the 4-speed trans I had half of that same spring above left hanging on the frame of my 63 when I got it. Of course, I took it off 6 years ago and don't remember where it was hooked into __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson



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