You should definitely think about replacing the original with a rod end (heim joint) unit. That new rod will wear out again and slop will increase. I replaced my 76 cj5 one which now has very smooth operation and I have zero issues. I am very glad I did it.
I've had the ball joint fall out of the rod socket over time as you point out. Not sure what a rod end (heim joint) unit looks like for that particular Jeep application. Can you provide more information
Great video. I have to practically stand on my peddle to get the clutch to disengage. Gives me a better idea as to some of the adjustments I may need to do. Do you recommend any videos on how or proper way to adjust the linkage ?
@jacobsimmons3565 You shouldn't have to press that hard. Disconnect the bottom end of the rod that goes their the firewall and see it the high tension is caused by the return spring attached to the peddle. If it's not that, there may be something going on in the bellhousing with the clutch fork or pressure plate. Not sure about a video that shows the inside if the bellhousing.
I put new bushings in the bell crank and new motor mounts a year or so ago. Just recently, I started having problems with the bell crank pulling off of the ball joint on the bellhousing side--a very unsafe and frustrating problem.
Very helpful video on the clutch mechanical linkage setup on the 1970s and 80s Jeep CJs.
You should definitely think about replacing the original with a rod end (heim joint) unit. That new rod will wear out again and slop will increase. I replaced my 76 cj5 one which now has very smooth operation and I have zero issues. I am very glad I did it.
I've had the ball joint fall out of the rod socket over time as you point out. Not sure what a rod end (heim joint) unit looks like for that particular Jeep application. Can you provide more information
Great video. I have to practically stand on my peddle to get the clutch to disengage. Gives me a better idea as to some of the adjustments I may need to do. Do you recommend any videos on how or proper way to adjust the linkage ?
@jacobsimmons3565 You shouldn't have to press that hard. Disconnect the bottom end of the rod that goes their the firewall and see it the high tension is caused by the return spring attached to the peddle. If it's not that, there may be something going on in the bellhousing with the clutch fork or pressure plate. Not sure about a video that shows the inside if the bellhousing.
I put new bushings in the bell crank and new motor mounts a year or so ago. Just recently, I started having problems with the bell crank pulling off of the ball joint on the bellhousing side--a very unsafe and frustrating problem.
Very frustrating, am surprised I don't hear about it more. Just kind of preciously pushed up against it without much protection from slipping out.