Annoying clutch pedal click/pop -- '78 280

[kenz240z]

Nothing a little welding and grinding can't fix. If I can pull a pedal from the pedal box (43, slightly overweight, bad back, stumpy fingers, etc..) anyone can do it, even you! But, who knows, maybe you can get a neighbor kid to do it... If you go the route of drilling a larger hole and using a larger pin, check Ace hardware. They carry several sizes that can be cut to length.

Although, IMHO, it would be simpler to replace the pin, if it is worn, or weld & re-drill the hole in the pedal, if it is worn. In order to pull the pedal box, you will have to do more work than it would take to simply pull the offending pedal & pin. Sometimes less is more...

[FastWoman]

Ztrain, I'll give it all the consideration it deserves!

Kenny, I'm wondering if the pedal assembly was redesigned in the later years. My hands are rather ordinary size, and I'm hard-pressed to even touch the fulcrum pin with my fingertips. Maybe I'd have more room by removing the vent ductwork. There's also this solid partition between brake and clutch that almost completely obscures my view.

Anyway, this job has now landed on my "put off until Spring" list. It's cooooold outside right now!

Agreed, BTW, about those Ace and True Value stores. They have some very iimpressive fastener selections. We live on the water and use LOTS of stainless. I can buy stainless fasteners there by the box.

Edited December 5, 2010 by FastWoman

[Z train]

With the seat out and on your back;),you shouldn't have an issue.I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that the pins from all the models should work.

OH,it's 79 here today.

[FastWoman]

I can reach the clevis pin, no problem -- seat all the way back, and doing the limbo on my floorboard (not easy for an old lady with arthritis). However, the hole is worn both in the clevis and in the pedal. I've got to get the pedal out to fix it right, and therein lies the problem.

Anyway, NEXT SPRING!!

We're not used to cold here either. It just dipped down to freezing last night. We're starting to suffer! Gotta put heaters in the boats today.

[Z train]

Have you tried the dealer for the pin?

BTW-in my best Bartyls & James voice:Thanks for your consideration.

[FastWoman]

For a pin? Nah... Ace is the place (or at least True Value, in my case). I'd be surprised if I can't find what I need there. I might have to drill a hole for the R clip, but no biggie.