Corvette clutch linkage parts.

terry1 · 02-09-2016, 06:45 PM

Looking for a source of Corvette clutch linkage parts for my '78 Camaro.
Got the fork and push rod a while back but don't remember where(65+)!!!
Having a bit of an issue with geometry.
Terry K

L79racer · 02-09-2016, 07:36 PM

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Greg Barsamian · 02-10-2016, 01:23 AM

Corvette Clutch Fork GM Part # 3887177

Aftermarket Clutch Linkage Rod: Mr. Gasket # 2478-Discontinued

Danchuck Clutch Rod Kit #244

Adjustable Clutch Fork Pivot Ball: Lakewood Part # 15501

terry1 · 02-11-2016, 11:11 AM

Is the length of the Corvette clutch cross shaft(Z bar) the same length as a Camaro one; considering all being the same year?
Terry K

Dwight Southerland · 02-11-2016, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terry1

Is the length of the Corvette clutch cross shaft(Z bar) the same length as a Camaro one; considering all being the same year?
Terry K

No. Using the Corvette fork with tubular rods with Heim joints in the ends makes for good linkage.

terry1 · 02-11-2016, 01:33 PM

Thanks Dwight. Would you have a picture of your set up?
Terry K

Dwight Southerland · 02-11-2016, 02:31 PM

Assuming you have the Corvette fork that looks like this:

You have to cut material away from the end to make the slot wide enough for a 3/8" Heim joint to slide in so you can put a pin through the holes in the fork and the joint. You should be able to figure out how to make your stuff fit from there. Here's a picture I found on the internet that shows some linkage rods with Heim ends.

Rather than mess with the steel pieces and welding a stuff, the last setup I made used 5/8" x .125" wall aluminum tube. Much easier. Cut to length and thread the inside (you will need right and left hand 3/8-24 taps). Works good.

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NHRA 303 · 02-12-2016, 07:03 PM

They seem a little pricey. But by the time you buy the lt. and rt. taps it might all work out. Ive been running this for a few years with out any issues. Very easy when it come to making adjustments.
Hope this helps.

Steve

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02-09-2016, 06:45 PM	#1
terry1 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Moncton, N.B. Posts: 276 Likes: 24 Liked 24 Times in 13 Posts	Corvette clutch linkage parts. Looking for a source of Corvette clutch linkage parts for my '78 Camaro. Got the fork and push rod a while back but don't remember where(65+)!!! Having a bit of an issue with geometry. Terry K

02-10-2016, 01:23 AM	#3
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,383 Likes: 609 Liked 390 Times in 84 Posts	Re: Corvette clutch linkage parts. Corvette Clutch Fork GM Part # 3887177 Aftermarket Clutch Linkage Rod: Mr. Gasket # 2478-Discontinued Danchuck Clutch Rod Kit #244 Adjustable Clutch Fork Pivot Ball: Lakewood Part # 15501

02-11-2016, 11:11 AM	#4
terry1 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Moncton, N.B. Posts: 276 Likes: 24 Liked 24 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Corvette clutch linkage parts. Is the length of the Corvette clutch cross shaft(Z bar) the same length as a Camaro one; considering all being the same year? Terry K

02-11-2016, 01:33 PM	#6
terry1 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Moncton, N.B. Posts: 276 Likes: 24 Liked 24 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Corvette clutch linkage parts. Thanks Dwight. Would you have a picture of your set up? Terry K

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Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 1,980 Likes: 53 Liked 724 Times in 177 Posts	Re: Corvette clutch linkage parts. Assuming you have the Corvette fork that looks like this: You have to cut material away from the end to make the slot wide enough for a 3/8" Heim joint to slide in so you can put a pin through the holes in the fork and the joint. You should be able to figure out how to make your stuff fit from there. Here's a picture I found on the internet that shows some linkage rods with Heim ends. Rather than mess with the steel pieces and welding a stuff, the last setup I made used 5/8" x .125" wall aluminum tube. Much easier. Cut to length and thread the inside (you will need right and left hand 3/8-24 taps). Works good. __________________

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02-12-2016, 07:03 PM	#9
NHRA 303 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: cleveland ,ohio Posts: 40 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Corvette clutch linkage parts. They seem a little pricey. But by the time you buy the lt. and rt. taps it might all work out. Ive been running this for a few years with out any issues. Very easy when it come to making adjustments. Hope this helps. Steve http://cmc.speeddirect.com/itemdesc....05-125&eq=&Tp= __________________ Steve Tucholsky