67 Clutch Linkage Rod Boot Install

[Al P.]

I just replaced the clutch linkage rod rubber boot on the firewall. The clutch linkage rod that connects to the Zbar passes thru it, grips the boot end so when the clutch pedal is depressed and returned the rounded boot end is now collapsed towards the firewall. Is this correct?

When the clutch pedal is pushed the rounded boot end is straight

Does the rubber boot have to be "modified" or end hole greased so that it does not grip the clutch rod and flatten the boot nose?

Does anyone have a picture of their clutch linkage rod boot installed so I can see the position of the rubber?

[Edward J.]

Re: 67 Clutch Linkage Rod Boot Install

Al, Use some dielectric grease on the shaft and coat the boot. The repro boots just don't have enough thickness to them.

[John H.]

Re: 67 Clutch Linkage Rod Boot Install

I just replaced the clutch linkage rod rubber boot on the firewall. The clutch linkage rod that connects to the Zbar passes thru it, grips the boot end so when the clutch pedal is depressed and returned the rounded boot end is now collapsed towards the firewall. Is this correct?

Al -

Yes - that's the way it's designed; the boot is a bellows and moves with the rod - the rod doesn't move back and forth in the hole in the end of the boot.

[Al P.]

Re: 67 Clutch Linkage Rod Boot Install

Al -

Yes - that's the way it's designed; the boot is a bellows and moves with the rod - the rod doesn't move back and forth in the hole in the end of the boot.

Thank You John! Al