Clutch Return Spring

[Paul A.]

Hi Everyone, this is my first visit, I own a 1962 with a 4 speed. My question is. Can anyone tell me how to hook the clutch return spring from the frame to the linkage. Pulling on that spring is a good workout, But there must be an easy way.

[Susan G.]

Re: Clutch Return Spring

Hi Paul, if your car is like my 58 with a monster spring, you need to make a tool which bolts to the frame which will pull the spring and allow you to attach it. I have exact instructions on how to make the tool. Please send me a fax number and I will send it to you. There is no other way to pull the spring as far as I know. Regards Susan

[Rob M.]

Re: Clutch Return Spring

Put little plates of metal (1" x 1") between each winding by bending the spring each time. The spring can be stretched this way without much force until it is long enough to attach.

regards,
Rob.

[Gary B.]

Re: Clutch Return Spring

Robs way works. Years ago I remember just using a long screw driver and muscle.

[Joel T.]

Re: Clutch Return Spring

I did this once on a 1961... if I recall correctly, I also "unadjusted" the clutch and used a prybar to get the spring on.

Hopefully memory serves!

Joel

[Bill M.]

Re: Clutch Return Spring

Folks:

Use a crescent wrench on the clutch cross-shaft lever. ST-12 p. 6R-9.

[Edward B.]

Re: Clutch Return Spring

Folks:

Use a crescent wrench on the clutch cross-shaft lever. ST-12 p. 6R-9.

Very simple and works well - although not considered manly, it never hurts to read the instructions.

[Bill B.]

Re: Clutch Return Spring

I use my brake spring removal tool, it works perfectly every time.



Bill


1961 Black/Silver/Red Int. 283/315 FI
power windows. Frame off 65% completed.
1989 White/hard top/Grey Int. daily driver 167,000 miles

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[Christopher R.]

Re: Clutch Return Spring

Wear safety glasses when you do this.

[Philip C.]

Re: Clutch Return Spring

Hi Everyone, this is my first visit, I own a 1962 with a 4 speed. My question is. Can anyone tell me how to hook the clutch return spring from the frame to the linkage. Pulling on that spring is a good workout, But there must be an easy way.

Hi Paul all you have to do is disconnect the two clutch rods from the Z bar, back up the Z bar, hook the spring to it, using an adjustable wrench on the Z bar lever ( the one that clutch fork rod goes to) and lever it over center and you done, no tools, no 2x4s, no cranes, cable winches, takes 10 seconds Phil 8063