Clutch rod ID

[sethjof]

The rod on the right is a 66-70 B-body clutch rod. The rod on the left has the same bend. What's it from?

 

[rakort]

I've been pondering a similar question, trying to understand the differnce....

 

[kiwigtx]

The one on the left looks to have been 'monkeyed with' IMHO

 

[rakort]

The one on the left looks to have been 'monkeyed with' IMHO

I don't think so. I've seen that version of the rod and its real. Just don't totally understand why. I believe it is some kind of rubber damper inserted into the otherwise solid link.

 

[sethjof]

I forgot to mention: I've got 3 or 4 just like the one on the left so it's probably an original part.

 

[kiwigtx]

Ok, well I've never seen one like it...but then I'm no expert. Brewers show only 'straight' rods with no sleeve of any kind. I would think that sleeve would interfere with the firewall rubber boot.

http://www.brewersperformance.com/products.asp?cat=35

 

[rakort]

Like I said.....want to know more.

 

[kiwigtx]

Is this a truck part?

 

[Cornpatch MO]

I don't think so. I've seen that version of the rod and its real. Just don't totally understand why. I believe it is some kind of rubber damper inserted into the otherwise solid link.

It looks like the one on my 64 Dodge. And I am sure it is a viberation-noise dampner

 

[sethjof]

Dan Brewer told me that the rod is for 66-70 B-bodies with the slant six. I've asked him if he knows why the slant six rod seems to be slightly stronger and has the advantage of vibration reduction.

 

[rakort]

Dan Brewer told me that the rod is for 66-70 B-bodies with the slant six. I've asked him if he knows why the slant six rod seems to be slightly stronger and has the advantage of vibration reduction.

No answer yet?

 

[sethjof]

Nothing yet