Clutch linkage hanging up?
 

Had an interesting one tonight. I went to push my clutch in and couldn't. Luckily I could just shift into neutral without it, but I did have to come to a stop and crawl underneath. What I found is that this part of the linkage gets caught on the frame rail. Has anyone else seen this problem? Any known fixes?


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Re: Clutch linkage hanging up?
 

It is possible that the bushings are worn.

Re: Clutch linkage hanging up?
 

Yep, could be worn z-bar bushings, could also be linkage adjustment. The bottom linkage bar (to clutch fork) has threads for this very purpose, occasionally if adjustment is all the way out, it moves the z-bar orientation resulting in the upper linkage arm moving closer to the frame. If I recall correctly, there is some ability to adjust on the upper linkage arm where it attaches inside the cab to the clutch pedal assembly. It can be a little tricky but these are other areas I would take a look at.

I'll add that I have taken several of the these clutch linkage assemblies apart replacing all the z-bar bushing/washers, but then upgraded the metal-to-metal clip ends with heavy duty heim joints/grade 8 hardware. It makes for a very strong and smooth operation of the entire clutch linkage assembly.

Re: Clutch linkage hanging up?
 

Take a good look at the engine mounts. It may be wallered out.

George