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**57NAPCO** · 01-07-2016, 03:31 AM

Broke down, ya think

1972 Chevy C30 MH, 402BB, 4 speed manual, 42,000 original miles.
I'm out on a buy and drive adventure with my newly acquired rig. 300 miles into a 700 mile trip the clutch pedal has gone limp ( depress it and it stays on the floor) in Clovis NM. I got it going to a hotel by turning it off at stop light and starting it in gear, quite fun

It's midnight and 30 degrees outside so I didn't do any crawling around. I figured I'd ask y'all your thoughts so when I go out in the morning I will have a few ideas to check out. Is there a clutch master (slave) cylinder?
Thanks for the rescue

**Grumpy old man** · 01-07-2016, 07:24 AM

Sounds like the clutch rod linkage came apart . anything else seems like you would have noticed a change before it would just go to the floor .

You can use the LMC truck catalog to see a picture of the linkage set up .

hamjet · 01-07-2016, 07:33 AM

X2, either a cotter key fell out, or the rod fell out of the fork from having no spring to keep tension on it, or less reason, a rod broke..

**undertaker72** · 01-07-2016, 07:50 AM

x3 and also could be a clip holding the throwout bearing fork to bellhousing , unless someone changed the clutch system it should all be mech linkage no hydraulics

**chiefcfd** · 01-07-2016, 08:43 AM

I had a clutch pivot ball break off years ago on a '72 C-10. Maybe you can get lucky and it's something simple.

**special-K** · 01-07-2016, 10:14 AM

Yeah, all that. It sounds like between the pedal and clutch itself, for sure. My vote would be linkage came apart due to cotter pin. I hope you got a good night's sleep and the weather isn't too bad. Good luck with getting a part. I wonder what members are near Clovis.

**57NAPCO** · 01-07-2016, 11:16 AM

Thanks y'all !!!

The nut on the linkage rod backed off. Semi fixed, enough to get going.

zeldman · 01-07-2016, 03:13 PM

Man..... Clovis, what a place to be stuck in...

Glad to hear you didn't lose the rod and assorted pieces that go with it.

**57NAPCO** · 01-07-2016, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by zeldman

Man..... Clovis, what a place to be stuck in...

Glad to hear you didn't lose the rod and assorted pieces that go with it.

Clovis

Made it home, man that 402 is a beast of an engine. Ran between 60-70 and got 10 mpg.
Thanks again everyone, this site never ceases to exceed my expectations.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 01-07-2016, 08:59 PM

Let's see this rig!

**57NAPCO** · 01-07-2016, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

Let's see this rig!

Billhilly · 01-07-2016, 10:20 PM

Coooooooooool!!

**DeadheadNM** · 01-07-2016, 10:41 PM

From Albuquerque (Rio Rancho)? Glad that went to a member! Love my 72 C30 BB motor home. Post up pics when possible: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=510789

**DeadheadNM** · 01-07-2016, 10:44 PM

What are your plans for the rig?

cooperhw · 01-07-2016, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 57NAPCO

Wow. Dejavu. Looks like Homer's long lost younger brother huh?

**57NAPCO** · 01-08-2016, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

What are your plans for the rig?

I'd really like to keep this and paint the cab white and lightly restore the interior/exterior to make it an original retro rig.
Problem is I have people already wanting to buy it.

davepl · 01-08-2016, 03:27 PM

Keep it for a year! If people want to buy it that quickly there will be others. Don't make a 700 mile roadtrip into just a flip if you can keep it a while and have some fun with it.

I assume you're staying in the truck, or are you staying in motels? I'd figure you could be sleeping in the camper as you go...

**57NAPCO** · 01-08-2016, 04:26 PM

Dang sorry about big pics

01-07-2016, 03:31 AM	#1
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,208	72 C30 (Motorhome) question, broke down on the road... Broke down, ya think 1972 Chevy C30 MH, 402BB, 4 speed manual, 42,000 original miles. I'm out on a buy and drive adventure with my newly acquired rig. 300 miles into a 700 mile trip the clutch pedal has gone limp ( depress it and it stays on the floor) in Clovis NM. I got it going to a hotel by turning it off at stop light and starting it in gear, quite fun It's midnight and 30 degrees outside so I didn't do any crawling around. I figured I'd ask y'all your thoughts so when I go out in the morning I will have a few ideas to check out. Is there a clutch master (slave) cylinder? Thanks for the rescue Last edited by 57NAPCO; 01-07-2016 at 03:44 AM.

01-07-2016, 07:24 AM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: 72 C30 (Motorhome) question, broke down on the road... Sounds like the clutch rod linkage came apart . anything else seems like you would have noticed a change before it would just go to the floor . You can use the LMC truck catalog to see a picture of the linkage set up . Last edited by Grumpy old man; 01-07-2016 at 08:09 AM.

01-07-2016, 07:33 AM	#3
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: 72 C30 (Motorhome) question, broke down on the road... X2, either a cotter key fell out, or the rod fell out of the fork from having no spring to keep tension on it, or less reason, a rod broke.. __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

01-07-2016, 07:50 AM	#4
undertaker72 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: nephi , utah Posts: 2,308	Re: 72 C30 (Motorhome) question, broke down on the road... x3 and also could be a clip holding the throwout bearing fork to bellhousing , unless someone changed the clutch system it should all be mech linkage no hydraulics Last edited by undertaker72; 01-07-2016 at 09:14 AM.

01-07-2016, 08:43 AM	#5
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 510	Re: 72 C30 (Motorhome) question, broke down on the road... I had a clutch pivot ball break off years ago on a '72 C-10. Maybe you can get lucky and it's something simple. __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab

01-07-2016, 10:14 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: 72 C30 (Motorhome) question, broke down on the road... Yeah, all that. It sounds like between the pedal and clutch itself, for sure. My vote would be linkage came apart due to cotter pin. I hope you got a good night's sleep and the weather isn't too bad. Good luck with getting a part. I wonder what members are near Clovis. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-07-2016, 11:16 AM	#7
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,208	Re: 72 C30 (Motorhome) question, broke down on the road... Thanks y'all !!! The nut on the linkage rod backed off. Semi fixed, enough to get going.

01-07-2016, 03:13 PM	#8
zeldman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Rt 66 Gallup, NM Posts: 527	Re: 72 C30 (Motorhome) question, broke down on the road... Man..... Clovis, what a place to be stuck in... Glad to hear you didn't lose the rod and assorted pieces that go with it. __________________ 2005 GMC K2500HD D/A 1993 GMC K1500 2011 Subaru Legacy. 2013 Subaru Outback 1970 C-10 2WD, SWB stepside, 292, TH350, PS, more rust than anything. God is my pilot.

01-07-2016, 08:59 PM	#10
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,212	Re: 72 C30 (Motorhome) question, broke down on the road... Let's see this rig! __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Coming soon: EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23

01-07-2016, 10:20 PM	#12
Billhilly Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand. Posts: 782	Re: 72 C30 (Motorhome) question, broke down on the road... Coooooooooool!! __________________ 1972 K2500 Long Box 400/350

01-07-2016, 10:41 PM	#13
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,285	Re: 72 C30 (Motorhome) question, broke down on the road... From Albuquerque (Rio Rancho)? Glad that went to a member! Love my 72 C30 BB motor home. Post up pics when possible: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=510789 __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-07-2016, 10:44 PM	#14
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,285	Re: 72 C30 (Motorhome) question, broke down on the road... What are your plans for the rig? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-08-2016, 03:27 PM	#17
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: 72 C30 (Motorhome) question, broke down on the road... Keep it for a year! If people want to buy it that quickly there will be others. Don't make a 700 mile roadtrip into just a flip if you can keep it a while and have some fun with it. I assume you're staying in the truck, or are you staying in motels? I'd figure you could be sleeping in the camper as you go... __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

01-08-2016, 04:26 PM	#18
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,208	Re: 72 C30 (Motorhome) question, broke down on the road... Dang sorry about big pics



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