Ken S. writes:
> However, there aren't any bushings where the pin
>connects the master cylinder pushrod (brake or clutch)
>to the hole in the brake or clutch pedal. These holes
>also tend to get elongated over time. Has anybody
>effected repairs to these? If so, how? Has anybody
>made a fix by inserting a bushing to make the problem
>easier to fix next time?
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Have the same problem in every Spitfire I've had. The problem I see is the
hole in the pedal assy itself gets elongated, not the holes in the
actuating rod. And the clutch is always worse (used many more times, and
for a longer throw than the brake) I have found that if you enlarge the
hole (making it round again), then make up small steel bush, lube
everything well, this eliminates the problem.
Barry Schwartz in San Diego, CA
Bschwartz@encad.com
72-V6/5sp Spitfire ( daily driver )
70 GT6+ ( when I don't drive the Spitfire )
70 (sorta) Spitfire ( project )
73 Ford Courier ( parts hauler )
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