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**gmc 2500 4x4** · 10-29-2017, 10:51 AM

has anyone ever used a bushing where the clutch rod connects under the dash? before i hunt for the right bushing i thought to ask here. my lever is egg shaped a bit. i have a nice un-worn rod and would like to get a brass bushing to keep it from wear. any info would help

**Grumpy old man** · 10-29-2017, 11:18 AM

This should work .
https://www.classicparts.com/1960-72...info/90%2D769/

You can check Ace hardware to see if they have a bronze bushing you could make work by drilling your mount larger and using a bushing that fits the rod .

**gmc 2500 4x4** · 10-29-2017, 11:21 AM

i just found brass/bronze bushings at https://www.mcmaster.com. this place is great!

**gmc 2500 4x4** · 10-30-2017, 05:53 AM

https://www.mcmaster.com/#2938T6

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-30-2017, 04:43 PM

GMC1500 4x4, I have had a machinist build up a bushing-reinforced clutch lever. I don't remember if I used it on either truck, or if its still kicking around. But it was a thing of beauty.
Grumpy, those plastic spirals go inside the lateral pivot bar inside the cab. Both the brake and clutch pedals swing on it. Re-installing them cures that ''swingset squeek'' you get on a 40+ y.o. truck. I can't figure out how to get at it however.

**Grumpy old man** · 10-30-2017, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

GMC1500 4x4, I have had a machinist build up a bushing-reinforced clutch lever. I don't remember if I used it on either truck, or if its still kicking around. But it was a thing of beauty.
Grumpy, those plastic spirals go inside the lateral pivot bar inside the cab. Both the brake and clutch pedals swing on it. Re-installing them cures that ''swingset squeek'' you get on a 40+ y.o. truck. I can't figure out how to get at it however.

I can't remember everything , I've got a swingset squeak myself and WAAAYYY past 40 yo ....

But I remembered the bronze bushing trick .

**gmc 2500 4x4** · 10-31-2017, 10:45 AM

all fixed, drilled the lever out to 1/2'' and the bushings i got from https://www.mcmaster.com/ did the trick. reference : #2938T6 High-Load Oil-Embedded Flanged Sleeve Bearing for 3/8" Shaft Diameter, SAE 863 Bronze, 1/2" OD, 1/4" Length

**gmc 2500 4x4** · 12-15-2018, 10:16 AM

i have 4 left if anyone needs one

**gmc 2500 4x4** · 02-28-2020, 03:50 PM

ttt

10-29-2017, 10:51 AM	#1
gmc 2500 4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ripley ny Posts: 2,885	clutch rod lever bushing? has anyone ever used a bushing where the clutch rod connects under the dash? before i hunt for the right bushing i thought to ask here. my lever is egg shaped a bit. i have a nice un-worn rod and would like to get a brass bushing to keep it from wear. any info would help Attached Images

10-29-2017, 11:21 AM	#3
gmc 2500 4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ripley ny Posts: 2,885	Re: clutch rod lever bushing? i just found brass/bronze bushings at https://www.mcmaster.com. this place is great!

10-30-2017, 05:53 AM	#4
gmc 2500 4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ripley ny Posts: 2,885	Re: clutch rod lever bushing? https://www.mcmaster.com/#2938T6

10-30-2017, 04:43 PM	#5
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,019	Re: clutch rod lever bushing? GMC1500 4x4, I have had a machinist build up a bushing-reinforced clutch lever. I don't remember if I used it on either truck, or if its still kicking around. But it was a thing of beauty. Grumpy, those plastic spirals go inside the lateral pivot bar inside the cab. Both the brake and clutch pedals swing on it. Re-installing them cures that ''swingset squeek'' you get on a 40+ y.o. truck. I can't figure out how to get at it however. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

10-31-2017, 10:45 AM	#7
gmc 2500 4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ripley ny Posts: 2,885	Re: clutch rod lever bushing? all fixed, drilled the lever out to 1/2'' and the bushings i got from https://www.mcmaster.com/ did the trick. reference : #2938T6 High-Load Oil-Embedded Flanged Sleeve Bearing for 3/8" Shaft Diameter, SAE 863 Bronze, 1/2" OD, 1/4" Length Attached Images Last edited by gmc 2500 4x4; 10-31-2017 at 10:51 AM.

10-29-2017, 11:18 AM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: clutch rod lever bushing? This should work . https://www.classicparts.com/1960-72...info/90%2D769/ You can check Ace hardware to see if they have a bronze bushing you could make work by drilling your mount larger and using a bushing that fits the rod .

12-15-2018, 10:16 AM	#8
gmc 2500 4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ripley ny Posts: 2,885	Re: clutch rod lever bushing? i have 4 left if anyone needs one

02-28-2020, 03:50 PM	#9
gmc 2500 4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ripley ny Posts: 2,885	Re: clutch rod lever bushing? ttt



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