Clutch Slave Pushrod Alignment (1 Viewer)

[TMACK]

I need to know if the clutch slave pushrod is supposed to be straight on into the fork or if it's OK for the pushrod to hit the fork at an angle. The reason I'm asking is, I have a 82' 2F with a four speed tranny and transfer case in my
1966 fj45 and once mounted, it just doesn't look right so I've cobbled some bracketry to help the angle out a bit.

 

[Michael Hanson]

I know that on the 60s they are different lengths.Check to see if its the right length. Mike

 

[FJ40Jim]

which BH, slave, release fork is installed?

 

[65swb45]

The later model forks have a bend in them that makes it less likely to be perpendicular to the slave cylinder. Moreover, throughout it's range of motion, it could only conceivably be perpendicular at one point.

If you don't mind fabbing, it certainly can't hurt to change the alignment to achieve this. Whenever I do a 4 speed swap in a V-8, I always end up making a custom bracket for the slave cylinder to achieve this.

Best

Mark A.

 

[TMACK]

The slave and master are a kit from SOR. The fork from Cdan. As for the BH,
I'd have to ask 3_puppies if he remembers what he sent my way. I guess if my bracket gets it done with no problems than I should be good to go. I may have the wrong slave and I'll take a closer look at that. Thanks guy's.

 

[3_puppies]

Tom, if it stops snowing, I'll be working over there for the next few months, I can see what other stuff I've got, if I mixed things up on you.
I'll call you tomorrow.

Paul

 

[TMACK]

Jeez, parts and service. Gonna spoil me Paul. I'm sure you didn't mix anything up as the BH and all mounted just fine. Always good to your take on these things though. Might even turn the key for the first time this week.

Tom

 

[Downey]

Normally engine/drivetrain swapping results in the slave push rod never having an ideal straight push. This has never been problematic unless there is a radical angle. Plus Mark is correct that as the push rod travels through it's cycle it is constantly changing angle anyway.

 

[3_puppies]

Normally engine/drivetrain swapping results in the slave push rod never having an ideal straight push. This has never been problematic unless there is a radical angle. Plus Mark is correct that as the push rod travels through it's cycle it is constantly changing angle anyway.

Tom has an '82 motor, '79 trans, late '70's bellhousing and preasure plate. not sure until I see it???

I'll have to stop by and hear it run!