1942 - 1947 CHEVROLET SHOP MANUAL
Section 6 - Engine
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5. Lubricate the recess on the inside of the
clutch throwout bearing collar
and coat the throwout fork
groove with a small amount of high- |
To make
the above adjustment, loosen the check nut "A" and turn the adjusting nut
"B", Figs. 120 and 121, until
the free pedal travel is
from 3/4" to 1". |
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melting point
grease. |
COAT THIS GROOVE |
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Fig. 118. Then install the
throwout bearing assembly to the throwout fork. CAUTION-Be
careful not to use too much lubricant.
6. The assembly of the transmission and connecting of the universal joint is
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described in detail in Sections 4
and 7 of this Shop Manual.
Clutch Pedal
Adjustment
Passenger
Cars
and
Trucks Adjust
the clutch pedal to obtain
3/4" to 1" free travel of the pedal before the throwout bearing contacts the clutch fingers. Fig. 119. NOTE-Check this free travel with one finger on the pedal and not with the foot as the adjustment is sensitive. |
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PACK THIS
RECESS |
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Fig. 118—Lubrication Points on
Clutch Throwout Bearing Collar |
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Fig. 119 - Clutch Pedal Free
Travel |
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Fig. 121— Clutch Pedal Adjustment—Trucks
CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDAL
MOUNTING-PASSENGER CARS
The pedals and brake master
cylinder unit are mounted in the box section second cross member brace to
the left side rail. Each pedal has its own individual shaft riveted and
welded to it.
Each pedal arm shaft turns in a
bushing in the brake main cylinder housing, which is equipped with a
removable plug and holes for lubricating the brake and clutch pedal shafts
at the same time. Fig. 122. |
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Fig. 122—Clutch and Brake Pedal Mounting
Each shaft has a groove machined
in it to lock the pedals in position. A key fits into the groove and it is
retained by a tapered plug. |
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Fig. 120—Clutch Pedal Adjustment—Passanger
Cars |
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