Cluch popping

[jeremy5780]

Hello all, new issue with the CJ7 today. There is a pop when the clutch is pushed in that can be heard and felt in my foot. I took a quick video of the issue hoping someone could tell me what the issue is or how to fix it. Thanks!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvdN3Q6ySk4

 

[shum8]

I took a quick video of the issue hoping someone could tell me what the issue is or how to fix it. Thanks!

I'm gonna guess the bushings in the ends of the bell rank are shot. Pull the bell rank and look in the ends - there should be a plastic bushing in each end....... either those are shot or one of the support brackets is loose. There should be no side to side movement.

 

[mriplaybass]

I'm gonna guess the bushings in the ends of the bell rank are shot. Pull the bell rank and look in the ends - there should be a plastic bushing in each end....... either those are shot or one of the support brackets is loose. There should be no side to side movement.

Looks like the bell crank bushings could be worn.
You might also want to disconnect the push rod at the clutch fork and determine if the play is coming from the clutch fork pivot point. The clutch fork pivots on a large ball bearing that fits into a pocket on the fork, and a stud mounted to the bell housing which is threaded on one end and has a pocket for the ball on the other. A spring holds tension on the fork to keep the ball in place. If the spring breaks, and there is not sufficient pressure provided by the adjustment of the clutch rod, the ball can fall out, and the fork tries to pivot on the end of the stud. Very sloppy arrangement!
Bushings are the more common culprit IMHO.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

YUP, bellcrank bushings are shot.
Fairly easy fix.
I strongly recommend the heim joint linkage downrod also.
Good info here.
https://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f2/clutch-linkage-upgrade-25594/


LG

 

[jeremy5780]

Broken bell crank bushing. Cleaned greased and reassembled with new parts!

 

[Lumpy Grits]

:ty: for the update.
LG