throw-out fork ball and pivot stud?????

[1930u]

Hi all- tonight I installed the flywheel and clutch assembly on the CJ. I'm also installing all new clutch linkage and a throw out bearing fork. I looked at the bell housing tonight and noticed the new pivot ball stand is shorter than the old one. I'm sure I can make something work out but was wondering if maybe there was a first and second design? See pics.

Any thoughts out there? Thanks.

 

[caveman]

There were several diferent versions of this. Some with the ball built on the end of the stud and some with the ball seperate like yours. A friend of mine had one wear out and we had a hell of a time getting the right one.. You might get that to work.

 

[JR74CJ5]

Try to shim it out with washers to about the same distance. You want that ball in the same place so the fork works properly.

 

[1930u]

Hi all- tonight I installed the flywheel and clutch assembly on the CJ. I'm also installing all new clutch linkage and a throw out bearing fork. I looked at the bell housing tonight and noticed the new pivot ball stand is shorter than the old one. I'm sure I can make something work out but was wondering if maybe there was a first and second design? See pics.

Any thoughts out there? Thanks.

I cleaned and painted the Transmission tonight and really looked at the old ball socket...its worn but theres still plenty of metal left to keep the ball in place. I may just reuse it. If not I will weld A longer bolt to the new one and space it out like you guys suggested.

thanks.

 

[Hedgehog]

You have a plan, the one you've got in the bell housing looks good to me. Clean it out, dob some grease in the ball cup, put a clean ball in and keep moving.

 

[1930u]

I finished up the clutch job today, well all except for installing the new throw out fork linkage. I ran out of fine thread nuts and I needed them to jamb nut the adjuster collar. I ended up cleaning the old ball stud and used it over. Seems fine. I think every now and then I'll pull the throw out fork grommet and try to put a little dab of grease on the end of a screw driver and lube the ball. Probably will never have a problem the way I drive.

I've been working on a major Hot Rod project for the last 6 years so to walk away and work on something simple is actually fun. I was also surprised to see how well a 75 CJ5 is made. Much better than the mid 70's cars of the day and not one soft piece a metric bolt to be found. I was able to reuse most every bolt but the cross member bolts.

Oh and I don't really understand the Transmission mount stabilize stud and bushings... guess it works though. lol