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FE Power Forums => Non-FE Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Rory428 on October 11, 2025, 11:22:29 PM
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I understand that there was a couple of different versions of some of the clutch linkage used on 65/66 Galaxies, with FE engines. I recently got what appears to be an almost complete set of clutch linkage from , I believe a 66 7 Litre Galaxie, but some of it is quite different from the Mustang and Fairlane stuff that I am more familiar with. I seem to recall somebody on one of the FE Forums had previously posted some photos showing the differences, just wondering if that was somebody here? The Z bar lower lever for the clutch fork has a "hook" style notch, rather than a pin like most other Fords that I am more familiar with, but the rod for it is threaded for adjustment, with a pointy end. However the clutch fork has a beveled hole, that is larger than the end of the rod. So I am wondering if either the clutch fork is the wrong application, or if there should be something to go between the fork hole and the rod. I also have a Toploader tailshaft, supposedly from a 7 Litre Galaxie, which has a different shifter mounting pattern than a Mustang or Fairlane, with the speedo hole on the drivers side, rather than the passenger side. It also came with a 4 speed console plate, and a shifter body and 2 rods, plus a chrome shifter lever. Wonder if the shifter handle was the same for a console and no console application, the shifter body seems to be mounted fairly high, at least compared to 67-70 Mustangs or 66-69 Fairlanes. And the shifter lever goes straight up a ways before curving. And it seems that there is no over center spring on the clutch pedal, but looks like there is one that mounts on the frame side Z bar pivot and the Z bar itself. And the bellhousing has a pivot ball for the Z bar, rather than a bracket, as used on most other FEs that I have played with . Just trying to find if I have a mish match of pieces, or if it is a mostly complete assembly for a Galaxie. I would post some photos, but I have never been able to figure out how to post photos on this site from my cell phone. Thanks.
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I hope these help. The hook on the lower lever is proper. I believe one difference is the assist spring on the 66 has a bushing on each end.
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found another illustration that may also help, this is out of a manual I have.
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Thanks, it appears that the clutch fork that came with the bellhousing must be incorrect, as the fork has a large chamfered hole, similar to how my 70 Mustang R code was, that is meant to be used with spacer with a rounded end where it fit into the clutch fork. I will see if any of these parts have any actual part or manufacturing numbers stamped into them, besides the bellhousing.