HD bellcrank build

[jeepman038]

need direction/site to build bellcrank w/o clipsand plastic bushings pissing me off getting towed home Ican weld just need prts list thx in advance

 

[Sasquach]

Clutch belcrank? What vehicle? more info-fill profile info.

 

[BusaDave9]

What I have always had trouble with is the metal to metal joints of the clutch linkage. I have replaced my linkage with a Rugged Ridge clutch Linkage.
Class M CMP7560 - Rod Links Clutch Linkage for 76-86 Jeep® CJ - Quadratec

This reuses the pivot piece below but that has never been my problem.

 

[jeepman038]

need direction/site to build bellcrank w/o clipsand plastic bushings pissing me off getting towed home Ican weld just need prts list thx in advance

85 CJ7 AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l all original

 

[jeepman038]

85 CJ7 AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l all original

 

[jeepman038]

the plastic bushing that the steel sping clips hold keep failing

 

[BusaDave9]

the plastic bushing that the steel sping clips hold keep failing

I have never heard of this problem. There are lots of companies that make replacement clutch linkages but they all reuse this piece:

I wonder why you are having trouble here and no one else. Are the clips worn, or maybe the pivot piece pictured above.
If you really want to replace the plastic bushings you can fabricate something yourself but I don't know if anyone else has tried this.
You could replace the bushings with flanged bearings like this:

But then you would need a long rod going through the assembly. More trouble than it's worth if you ask me. I would review why you are having trouble where others aren't.
Sorry we don't have an off the shelf solution for you. Maybe someone else will come up with some ideas.

 

[jeepman038]

I have purchased CCVI bearings will fabricate and supply pics was told I might have bad motor mount --noevidence back to fabrication

 

[ken98k]

You may consider converting to a hydraulic clutch.
There was a good thread on that subject here a while ago.
Parts Mike has everything for the conversion.
http://www.partsmike.com/store/store.php?

 

[Purple77CJ7]

I got tired of fighting the stock clutch linkage, parts coming apart, especially on the trail. I switched to a hydraulic setup. Was reluctant at first, but that was the best thing I did. I also tried that setup with the chain from Advance Adapters, but it would not fit with dual exhaust. My $.02.

 

[Sasquach]

I have purchased CCVI bearings will fabricate and supply pics was told I might have bad motor mount --noevidence back to fabrication

How do you know your motor mounts are good? stockers are rubber and can and do seperate with engine torque thus taking the bellcrank pivot points out of alignment. Poly mounts will provide a more secure system at the expense of increased noise and vibration however minimal.
When I replaced my mounts the pass side was completely seperated and gravity was the only thing working for me.

 

[IOPort51]

How are your motor mounts? you should fill out your profile and tell us what engine and drive train you have. The only problem I have ever had with those bushings were because of a broken motor mount letting the motor shift. If you have a V8 it may even be a question of torque.

If I had taken the time to read the previous post it would have saved me some effort but as you can tell I agree with Sasquach

 

[73CJ]

If you really want to replace the plastic bushings you can fabricate something yourself but I don't know if anyone else has tried this.
You could replace the bushings with flanged bearings like this:

But then you would need a long rod going through the assembly. More trouble than it's worth if you ask me.

I would be reluctant to try a flanged bearing. Yes it has the rotation, but the bellcrank really needs a ball joint connection to accommodate the rocken and rolling of the motor/ tranny.

Bet it's a bad motor mount.