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Offline 73440

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options to raise clutch pedal height above floor
« on: March 06, 2015 - 10:08:53 PM »
I would like to raise the height of the clutch pedal off the floor due to my heel hits the floor when using the clutch.
I have to hold my foot on the pedal higher than would like to.

I see options as possibly cutting the original parts to shorten and reweld, do not really want to cut original.

Are there good aftermarket that work well? Maybe a Wilwood?

Cut a hole in the floorboard so my heel clears, kidding.

What have ya'll tried?
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Re: options to raise clutch pedal height above floor
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2015 - 12:26:49 AM »
How much play is there in the petal before the clutch engages?  Typically all I need to do is push the clutch in about half way before I can shift . . .
« Last Edit: March 07, 2015 - 12:28:35 AM by 4Cruizn »

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Re: options to raise clutch pedal height above floor
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2015 - 02:06:54 AM »


I will try as you say and see exactly the point that a smooth shift can be made without pressing all the way down to the floor.
Maybe the disengagement point is off and I just need an adjustment ,  because to actually bring the pedal all the way up, you have to hook your foot under the pedal and pull up.



67 440
72 413 / 727
73 Barracuda w/ 68 440
65 Plymouth Fury III , I sold ,was my Nana's car till 92 yo.
51 Ford F1 239 Flathead, flipped , new cab , stolen
59 BelAir 283 4 door original patina
01 Chevy van 420, 520 miles
06 Crown Vic Police Interceptor
75 HD Ironhead converted to RH shift
73 HD Ironhead
82 HD Ironhead
74 Norton 850
80 HD Shovelhead
80 Husqvarna WR 390

Offline Chryco Psycho

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Re: options to raise clutch pedal height above floor
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2015 - 08:47:59 AM »
Adjust the linkage so the pedal has 1" of free play at the top max & you may not need to push all the way down as 4C suggests

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Offline HP_Cuda

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Re: options to raise clutch pedal height above floor
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2015 - 02:48:43 PM »
Food for thought, your mileage may vary.

« Last Edit: March 08, 2015 - 02:51:27 PM by HP_Cuda »
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