1960 Vette manual shift arm question

[James S.]

Gents,

What you see are pictures of the original clutch rod fork and clevis pin that came with this 60 4 speed trans vette. The clevis pin diameter is about 1/16th of an in less in diameter than the hole for the clutch fork rod. I spoke to another Vette enthusiast who is restoring a 61 dual quad 4 speed vette and he said his was the same size.

Was the hole in the rod that much bigger than the clevis pin that would create slop and faster wear and tear during the life cycle of the car? I just want to make sure the assembly of parts are correct.

Thx in advance for any clarification.

More pics in second post

Jim

[James S.]

Re: 1960 Vette manual shift arm question

Gents,

What you see are pictures of the original clutch rod fork and clevis pin that came with this 60 4 speed trans vette. The clevis pin diameter is about 1/16th of an in less in diameter than the hole for the clutch fork rod. I spoke to another Vette enthusiast who is restoring a 61 dual quad 4 speed vette and he said his was the same size.

Was the hole in the rod that much bigger than the clevis pin that would create slop and faster wear and tear during the life cycle of the car? I just want to make sure the assembly of parts are correct.

Thx in advance for any clarification.

Jim

More pics of shift arm

[Joe L.]

Re: 1960 Vette manual shift arm question

More pics of shift arm

James-----


That's how they fit not only on 1960 Corvettes but 1961-81, as well. The rod and the pin were case hardened which reduced wear, but wear will still occur over time. You probably won't live long enough to need another replacement, though. I know that can be an "uncomfortable" way of looking at it, but that's how it is.

[James S.]

Re: 1960 Vette manual shift arm question

James-----


That's how they fit not only on 1960 Corvettes but 1961-81, as well. The rod and the pin were case hardened which reduced wear, but wear will still occur over time. You probably won't live long enough to need another replacement, though. I know that can be an "uncomfortable" way of looking at it, but that's how it is.

Thanks Joe!