What is clutch pivot?

What is clutch pivot?

ACS stocks a range of clutch pivot balls for passenger cars. The Pivot ball allows the fork to engage and disengage the bearing from the clutch. Often excessive wear or lack of lubrication will require the pivot ball to be replaced.

Why is the clutch fork pivot ball stuck?

Transmission would not disengage. Took the transmission out and found that the pivot ball had pushed through the clutch fork. Both parts are worn, so pulled out the clutch fork and pivot ball (it slid out when we pried on the fork…. since the pivot ball is mushroom shaped, it was “stuck” and pulled the pivot ball stud out with it).

How did the pivot ball get stuck in the transmission?

Took the transmission out and found that the pivot ball had pushed through the clutch fork. Both parts are worn, so pulled out the clutch fork and pivot ball (it slid out when we pried on the fork…. since the pivot ball is mushroom shaped, it was “stuck” and pulled the pivot ball stud out with it).

What kind of clutch fork does a Chevy c1500 have?

1992 Chevy C1500 2WD 4.3L V6 with 5-speed manual transmission. Transmission would not disengage. Took the transmission out and found that the pivot ball had pushed through the clutch fork.

Is the pivot ball on a scattershield adjustable?

I installed a new clutch set and a scattershield with block saver and with that I got an adjustable clutch fork adjustable pivot ball/stud. I “thought” I followed the directions on the measurements right when I set it before installing the clutch and transmission, but upon installation I did not like the change to the pedal adjustments.

Where can I get a clutch fork pivot ball?

Select your preferred location and we’ll note which parts are ready to be picked up TODAY. Select your preferred location and we’ll note which parts are ready to be picked up TODAY. Clutch Fork Pivot Ball, Adjustable, Steel, Black Oxide, Chevy/Pontiac/Olds, Most Applications, Each

What kind of pivot ball does a Chevy use?

Clutch Fork Pivot Ball, Adjustable, Steel, Black Oxide, Chevy/Pontiac/Olds, Most Applications, Each Clutch Fork Pivot Ball, Steel, Black, Engine Block Side, Buick, Chevy, GMC, Pontiac, Each Pivot Ball and Screw, Clutch Bellcrank, Block Mount, 1040 Steel, Various Chevrolet V8s, Each

I installed a new clutch set and a scattershield with block saver and with that I got an adjustable clutch fork adjustable pivot ball/stud. I “thought” I followed the directions on the measurements right when I set it before installing the clutch and transmission, but upon installation I did not like the change to the pedal adjustments.

What’s the purpose of an adjustable pivot ball?

The purpose of the adjustable pivot ball is so you can get the throwout bearing away from the pressure plate. There needs to be about 1/4″ play between them. The linkage rod adjusts where the clutch engagement is at. I like having the clutch start to release about two inches from the floor.

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