Clutch Linkage advise.

[SSing]

I could post this on other forum, but since stress on this plate will be quite a bit more than on a daily cruiser, here we go...
I tend to over kill sometime when making parts and stuff. I this case though this plate must not flex one bit.
I thinking a 1/4" plate here.
Not planning any additional bracing.
What do you say?
Thank you.

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[yellow rose]

1/4 plate is fine. It's plenty thick.

 

[340doc]

Just wondering if your going to look at the stud mount on the body as well.

 

[SSing]

Just wondering if your going to look at the stud mount on the body as well.

Actually not to begin with. Possibly a bigger plate on the outside if things tend to flex...

 

[340doc]

Only reason I mentioned it is I had to reinforce that area on a Duster due to cracking. Rust free car with a Hayes street and strip clutch.

 

[SSing]

Only reason I mentioned it is I had to reinforce that area on a Duster due to cracking. Rust free car with a Hayes street and strip clutch.

Ok, yes indeed something to keep an eye on...
I think I´m going with a torque shaft from rear of the head as well. This will help a lot I think.
Thanks

 

[SSing]

[QUOTE="SSing,
I think I´m going with a torque shaft from rear of the head as well. This will help a lot I think.

Torque shaft by the way. Would that be a problem bolted to the rear end of a Aluminum Heads? Don´t think so...
It is often bolted to a aluminum water pump housing witch seems less solid.
What do you say?

 

[Dartnut]

I would also reinforce the firewall where the pedals bolt on and the z-bar itself as per the direct connection chassis manual.

 

[SSing]

I would also reinforce the firewall where the pedals bolt on and the z-bar itself as per the direct connection chassis manual.

Yes, that´s a good reminder…
Thanks

 

[SSing]

[QUOTE="SSing,
I think I´m going with a torque shaft from rear of the head as well. This will help a lot I think.

Torque shaft by the way. Would that be a problem bolted to the rear end of a Aluminum Heads? Don´t think so...
It is often bolted to a aluminum water pump housing witch seems less solid.
What do you say?

Well what I meant to say is Torque Strap not Shaft... But you already understand that.

 

[66fs]

I broke the torque shaft tube. I'd get custom torque shaft or at least convert yours to double shear at the rod going to the throwout release arm.

 

[SSing]

BTW, anyone heard of someone had an issue with a torque strap in an aluminum head?
Don´t think so. Many had it in the alum water pump housing, but what do you say?

I plan on having one in each end of the head, but try no to make it super solid if you see what I mean…
Really appreciate you input.
Thank you.

 

[Daves69]

See if this gives you an idea...………
Torque Strap Installation

 

[SSing]

See if this gives you an idea...………
Torque Strap Installation

Absolutely. The bushing was something I had in mind.
Thanks