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: Need Lower Clutch Rod Measurements. Please!


PaPa Johns 77
Apr 15th, 08, 8:00 PM
If some one has access to the lower adjustable clutch rod I sure could use the dimensions.
This is for the one that is a tube with a 90 degree on the Z-bar end and the threaded rod that screws into it. I need the measurement from the pin to the tube end and the overall length of the threaded rod.
I amd building my own with a heim joint end on it along with the upper rod.
Any and all help will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!:thumbsup:

PaPa Johns 77
Apr 16th, 08, 1:00 PM
ttt

JIM
Apr 16th, 08, 3:47 PM
Not sure exactly what piece you are looking for, but here is my clutch rod that I used to run before I switched all linkage over to the heim end style rods. I bought a set that replaces the original style with heim joint ends.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff160/Epistuff/100_1860.jpg

PaPa Johns 77
Apr 16th, 08, 6:24 PM
[QUOTE=JIM;1795164]Not sure exactly what piece you are looking for, but here is my clutch rod that I used to run before I switched all linkage over to the heim end style rods. I bought a set that replaces the original style with heim joint ends.

Thanks for the shout back Jim! Yeah, what you pictured is what I sort of have now except that some one cut off half the threads and the the pointed end and reground the point. It will be too short once I get the fork geometry corrected.
I'm building my own heim joint linkage and was looking for the dimensions on the type that is a tube that the adjusting rod screws in and out of. That way I can match the one I make. I may just order a new one and cut it and add the heim joint.:)

JIM
Apr 16th, 08, 6:33 PM
Well if it helps you any, the original rod shown in my picture above is 6-1/4" total length.
I am using this now though.....Speed Direct clutch linkage (http://www.speeddirect.com/index.aspx?nodeID=1)

Hi-po SS 454
Apr 16th, 08, 6:40 PM
Does it lok like this? If it does, I have no other info but the picture.

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/4145/fkw209mn7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

PaPa Johns 77
Apr 16th, 08, 7:11 PM
Does it lok like this? If it does, I have no other info but the picture.

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/4145/fkw209mn7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Thanks for the reply Rich!
Yep! That is about all I have on it too! That and about 6 hours of searching the internet for information! I called one warehouse (name omitted) and asked if they had specs on it and he said they don't have the time to look at that stuff! Just to buy one and if it don't work send it back!:sad:
I did just find a description on one evilbay and it stated it went from 6 1/8" to 8 1/4" in length so I did a rough measured drawing and figured an even split on the two pieces minus a little on the tube end.:)
When I have all the parts I'll put it together and if I miss, well wouldn't be the first time !:D

PaPa Johns 77
Apr 16th, 08, 7:14 PM
Well if it helps you any, the original rod shown in my picture above is 6-1/4" total length.
I am using this now though.....Speed Direct clutch linkage (http://www.speeddirect.com/index.aspx?nodeID=1)

Thanks Jim! That is actually where I got the idea to make my own from! Trying to keep it on the cheap you know. Which propably means in the end costing more that I could have bought it for in the first place!:D

JIM
Apr 16th, 08, 7:51 PM
Trying to keep it on the cheap you know. Which propably means in the end costing more that I could have bought it for in the first place!:D
Been there and done that!:D

Hi-po SS 454
Apr 16th, 08, 9:50 PM
Thanks for the reply Rich!
Yep! That is about all I have on it too! That and about 6 hours of searching the internet for information! I called one warehouse (name omitted) and asked if they had specs on it and he said they don't have the time to look at that stuff! Just to buy one and if it don't

Johnny, give one try for info to "the Muscle Factory. There small and can probably answer a question like you have. There warehouse of parts is about 10 feet away from the counter, I was just there today, so I know. They open at 8 am Pacific and I'm sure at that time there eating donuts. SP220 is the part number if that picture I showed you is what your talking about, its for 64 to 67. www.muscle-factory.com

gibbons
Apr 16th, 08, 10:22 PM
Well if it helps you any, the original rod shown in my picture above is 6-1/4" total length.
I am using this now though.....Speed Direct clutch linkage (http://www.speeddirect.com/index.aspx?nodeID=1)

Dang it, Jim. Now I gotta have these rods too. Will the money hemmorage never cease? ;)