'65 Clutch pedal travel adjustment

[Blake W.]

Unfortunately I do not have a 65 shop manual. Would someone tell me the adjusting nut to swivel clearance on the clutch pedal rod. The 63 manual says 1/8" to 3/16" but I had read that the 63 used a different throwout bearing so that setting was different for a 65 model.

thanks Blake

[Joe L.]

Re: '65 Clutch pedal travel adjustment

Unfortunately I do not have a 65 shop manual. Would someone tell me the adjusting nut to swivel clearance on the clutch pedal rod. The 63 manual says 1/8" to 3/16" but I had read that the 63 used a different throwout bearing so that setting was different for a 65 model.

thanks Blake

Blake-----


Do you have a 1965 AIM? If so, the procedure should also be found there.

[Blake W.]

Re: '65 Clutch pedal travel adjustment

No, I don't have a 65 AIM but I do have one for '64. for the '64 it says the setting is .130-.180 so would this be the same for 65?

thanks for reply Joe

[Edward J.]

Re: '65 Clutch pedal travel adjustment

Blake, most mechanical clutch set ups only require about 3/4" to 1 1/4"of pedal travel. the main thing is to have some free play so you won't burn -up a new clutch.and a release point of the pedal that you like.

If you are going for a pv then use the pv manuel to check the exact travel . I believe the aim manuels gives a exceptable adjustment measurement.

[Wayne M.]

Re: '65 Clutch pedal travel adjustment

No, I don't have a 65 AIM but I do have one for '64. for the '64 it says the setting is .130-.180 so would this be the same for 65? ....

Blake --- here's what the '65 AIM states (UPC 7, sheet C2): "with jam nuts loose on upper clutch rod, apply 5 lbs force on the bellcrank (Z-bar) arm in the direction of the radiator to eliminate clearance between throwout brg. and clutch fingers. Turn firewall-side jam nut toward swivel until gap of 0.400 +/- 0.03" is obtained. Tighten forward jam nut to lock swivel against the firewall-side nut.

Next question (that I hope you don't ask) is which of the nuts is of a thin design and which is thick (standard) ?

[Jack H.]

Re: '65 Clutch pedal travel adjustment

The '65 AIM shows a dimensional change made 4/23/65. Clearance between nut B on clutch rod and the cross shaft lever (UPC 7, Sheet C2) was 0.350" +/- 0.03" and went to 0.400" +/- 0.03".

[Blake W.]

Re: '65 Clutch pedal travel adjustment

Thanks everyone. the change made 4/65 I assume was for cars built at/after that date. Don't know for sure but I'll bet that my car doesn't have the original clutch. I have a march/65 car however. I'll go with the .400 number.

thanks again..

[Blake W.]

Re: '65 Clutch pedal travel adjustment

The .400 setting gave me approx 1 3/4" free play at the pedal. Does this sound acceptable?

BTW. Wayne, since you brought it up... the nuts are different thickness???
Guess it doesn't matter as both of mine are the same.

BW

[Joe L.]

Re: '65 Clutch pedal travel adjustment

The .400 setting gave me approx 1 3/4" free play at the pedal. Does this sound acceptable?

BTW. Wayne, since you brought it up... the nuts are different thickness???
Guess it doesn't matter as both of mine are the same.

BW

Blake------


With that much free play at the pedal I doubt that you'll get full clutch release at full deflection. But, you can try it and see if it works. If not, you'll have to reduce the free play until you get complete release at full deflection.

[Edward J.]

Re: '65 Clutch pedal travel adjustment

Blake, drive the car and adjust the pedal to how you like the feel,its easy enough to raise or lower the pedal, full disengagement and release is important.

[Wayne M.]

Re: '65 Clutch pedal travel adjustment

The .400 setting gave me approx 1 3/4" free play at the pedal. Does this sound acceptable?

BTW. Wayne, since you brought it up... the nuts are different thickness???
Guess it doesn't matter as both of mine are the same.

BW

I didn't catch that revision that Jack H. quoted. Free pedal travel: up to April 23rd, was 1_1/4" +/- 1/4" (but prior to 9th Nov '64 the plus/minus tolerance was 0.50"-0.75"). Then, after the 23rd, changed to 1_1/2" +/- 1/4".

Heck, I just adjust 'til it feels good.

As far as the nuts, once you've hung around here for a while, you'll notice that some of us get really anal about some small details. There's a minor "controversy" as to whether both nuts are standard or thin style, and if both styles present, whether the thin goes on the front or back side of the swivel. At the moment, I can't even remember what way is P.C.

[Wayne M.]

Re: '65 Clutch pedal travel adjustment

Blake -- Here's a pic of the second-last '65, VIN # 23563, parked since an accident in 1973. Look closely at the nuts; thin on forward, thick to the back.

[Blake W.]

Re: '65 Clutch pedal travel adjustment

Great pic Wayne. I apparently have 2 thin ones.

[Bill I.]

Re: '65 Clutch pedal travel adjustment

Well, it appears my nuts are ok, according to the better half, but she wanted to know on a 67, is there any freeplay on the shaft? Seems mine are tight. Bill.

[Blake W.]

Re: '65 Clutch pedal travel adjustment

Well, Not sure how to reply to that one Bill. sounds like you have it pretty much in hand. Didn't realize this thread would get so much attention. thanks again everyone.