C-2 clutch pedal stop

[Keith N.]

Hi Folks! Does anyone know how serious a deduction of points would occur if the rubber clutch pedal stop attached to the steering column were replaced with a thicker piece of rubber to hold the clutch pedal lower to the floor? I ask because I want to have the car judged, but I'm having trouble shifting with the clutch so high above the floor. I checked the rubber stop and it appears original, with no signs of wear other than a slight depression where the clutch arm comes to rest on the rubber itself. If anyone else has ever had problems with the height of their clutch pedal interfering with shifting, please let me know how you resolved it.

[Wayne M.]

Re: C-2 clutch pedal stop

Keith --- when you mention depression where the arm contacts the bumper, this leads me to wonder if your configuration is correct. Notice the "flat" on the pedal bracket contacts the bumper fully (no depression).

This particular bracket on my '65 is on the "quick-clutch" position, and the clutch pedal is about 1/4" BELOW the surface of the brake pedal.

[Bob #36542]

Re: C-2 clutch pedal stop

Keith, I was just pulling the instr. panel and noticed this same age/use depression this weekend on my 67. It is not config. like pic of 65 (seems like that would be a better set-up). My pad is orig & hard & def. moves the pedal up some. If replaced w/ stock it would move it down, but not much. I think you could rig something thicker that could work, but would sug. using stock for judging - shouldn't be hard to switch out.
Bob

[John H.]

Re: C-2 clutch pedal stop

Keith -

If you effectively thicken that bumper to get the pedal position closer to the floor, be VERY careful with the clutch adjustment, as you may not have enough travel to fully disengage the clutch and at the same time still maintain the required 1" to 1-1/4" pedal free play. Pedal free play is the ONLY adjustment criteria, and if it's inadequate, the throwout bearing will die an early death.