I have a 65 mustang. I'm trying to install a new clutch release lever bracketthat the throw-out bearing fork pivots on inside the bellhousing. It has two aluminum studs that look like they need to be peened over to install the new bracket. I'm having a hard time with this. Can anyone help? thanks ben

 

I did this recently, but I can't quite picture what it is your asking about. Can you snap a photo or two and post?

 

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Use a couple bolts with lockwashers and threadlock. BTDT.

 

Make sure the hardware is grade 8 - otherwise you did something for nothing.
Jim

 

Took some pics of a couple bellhousings I have in the garage. One is a 10 inch and has the peened studs. The other is an 11 inch and it has the bolts.

I would be tempted topunchthe studs out in yours, and replace with the hardware that gothand & Jim mentioned.





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