Re: clutch pivot arm

[JeffreyOlson@domain.elided]

Thanks for the info.

I'll keep an eye on mine.  So far, so good.  I'm just 
happy I don't need a new clutch!

Jeff
> Jeff,
> just so you know,  it is not the weld that fails.  inspection of the pivot arm 
> itself is fruitless.  the point that fails cannot be seen.  if the clutch and 
> brake pedals are at the same level then all is probably fine with the pivot arm.  
> if the clutch pedal occupies a plane lower than the brake pedal then the pivot 
> arm has started to fail. You said yours is level so you are probably good for a 
> while.
> 
> the clutch pivot arm is made by turning down the end of the shaft and welding 
> the reduced diameter end to the arm.  it is this turned down part of the shaft 
> which breaks.  when it does the whole arm, weld and all releases itself from the 
> shaft.
> 
> good luck,
> Wayne

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