[DeTomaso] Clutch effort reduction redo...

[Doug Braun]

That's what I like about this mod Jack, it makes it easier to lube the
linkage pins periodically.

BTW, I incorrectly called the pins I'm using "clevis pins".  I checked
www.mcmaster.com and what they are actually called are "hairpin cotter pins"
which are typically used to secure clevis pins.

Doug Braun

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com
[mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]On Behalf Of JDeRyke at aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 9:09 PM
To: doug at silicondesigns.com; MikeLDrew at aol.com; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Clutch effort reduction redo...


In a message dated 7/29/08 1:57:07 PM, doug at silicondesigns.com writes:

> I too, cursed the snap rings on the clutch pedal effort reduction linkage
> until I replaced the snap rings at one end of each linkage pin with small
> clevis pins.  The clevis pins can be installed or removed without
unbolting the
> pedal support casting from the car.  This mod does however, require that
you
> drill a new cross-hole near the end of each linkage pin.
>
And as I've mentioned before, when they'tre out its a good idea to add a
spot
of grease to each link & pin set, since otherwide they're steel-on-steel
with
no way to lube after assembly.... Cheers- J DeRyke