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Title: clutch fork pivot
Post by: fryedaddy on January 20, 2021, 03:56:58 PM

it has been many years since my comet had a 4 speed in it. im having some confusion with my clutch fork pivot. does it hook to the bell or just the TO bearing.i have a 66 gt 390 bell housing.it has a clip of some kind riveted to the inside of the bell housing clutch fork hole.any pics or info please.i know i need a anti-rattle spring,but do i need other things to get it working?

Title: Re: clutch fork pivot
Post by: Rory428 on January 20, 2021, 05:23:02 PM

The clutch fork attaches to the pivot fulcrum as well as the TO bearing. Personally I prefer the later (68?) pivot that has a square hole, and a thin leaf spring riveted to the fork. The earlier style with the thin wire that hooks onto a tab on the pivot can be a real PITA to get the wire clipped onto the tab, without damaging the wire.

Title: Re: clutch fork pivot
Post by: fryedaddy on January 20, 2021, 05:49:34 PM

without any pics or instructions im at a loss. my 66 gt bell must be the early type

Title: Re: clutch fork pivot
Post by: fairlaniac on January 20, 2021, 08:12:13 PM

I use a Lakewood with a '68-later big spline fork. I got my parts from Tony Branda. I think you can just switch the bracket for your '66 style "hair clip" for a '68-later bracket.
http://www.cobranda.com/19clfobr1.html (http://www.cobranda.com/19clfobr1.html)

And get a fork.

Small spline (I'm not 100% sure if this is a small spline) - http://www.cobranda.com/19clfocty.html (http://www.cobranda.com/19clfocty.html)
Large spline (I use this one)  - http://www.cobranda.com/19clfolsp.html (http://www.cobranda.com/19clfolsp.html)

Glance through the site, lots of cool repopped parts.

Title: Re: clutch fork pivot
Post by: fryedaddy on January 20, 2021, 09:55:39 PM

thanks Doug,i kind a want to try the anti rattle spring if thats all i need to get it going.but if it dont work out i might consider. is the anti rattle clip-spring all i need.i have the 66 bell and clutch fork.i just dont know how they  connect to each other.can anyone confirm that the anti-rattle wire is all i need

Title: Re: clutch fork pivot
Post by: Nightmist66 on January 20, 2021, 10:11:17 PM

Quote from: fryedaddy on January 20, 2021, 09:55:39 PM

Can anyone confirm that the anti-rattle wire is all I need?

In a word, yes. The wire clip is just there for assembly essentially. Once everything is in place and linkage connected, the wire clip is just along for the ride.

Title: Re: clutch fork pivot
Post by: Nightmist66 on January 20, 2021, 10:19:03 PM

I don't have any pictures of mine right now, but this should help you along.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1157803-clutch-fork-bail-wire-clip.html

Title: Re: clutch fork pivot
Post by: 427John on January 20, 2021, 10:55:45 PM

Make sure your spring doesn't have too much arch they will develop more every time it gets taken apart its no biggie just straighten it out some it literally is just a spring to hold the fork against the fulcrum during assembly.the ends go thru the holes on the side webs of the fork at the pivot point the middle with the sag goes under the punched out lip in the middle of the fulcrum.

Title: Re: clutch fork pivot
Post by: fryedaddy on January 20, 2021, 11:25:30 PM

great pics and info guys.going to buy a spring-wire and see if i can get it to work