road robert
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I just noticed this and can't tell from the service manual pics - is there supposed to be a nut on the thread as seen in the below pics?
'71 road runner Clutch Fork Adjuster Rod - Did A Nut Fall Off/Missing Or Supposed to be this way??
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No, there is no nut. It is always under pressure from the clutch fork pushing forward.
Here's mine (it was unadjusted at this point in the build though, and no clip yet on the front of the rod, but you get the idea)
Here's mine (it was unadjusted at this point in the build though, and no clip yet on the front of the rod, but you get the idea)
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No, there is not supposed to be a nut on the rearward side.. BUT... your return spring is missing!!!
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'Damn! I was hoodwinked!! The more time I spend under this car instead of in it the more Mickey Mouse stuff I find - owned it > 5 years... Thanks! Even without the spring it's a workout to operate the clutch on this ole bird lol!
Ed: His first statement is: "I just noticed this and can't tell from the service manual pics"
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You're absolutely right. I withdraw my previous statement and apologize.Ed: His first statement is: "I just noticed this and can't tell from the service manual pics"
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The spring that's missing actually is the adjustment that keeps your throwout bearing off the fingers of the clutch. From the looks of things, the whole system is due for parts and service.
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Gurus: do either of these look like the the right one for my '71 road runner?
From Classic Industries:$5.99 MD7116 - 1960-1976 Maopar A/B-Body Clutch Fork Return Spring:
From Year One: $6.93 1966-1974 B-Body Clutch Fork Reyurn Spring for models with Small Block and Big Block Engines.
From Classic Industries:$5.99 MD7116 - 1960-1976 Maopar A/B-Body Clutch Fork Return Spring:
From Year One: $6.93 1966-1974 B-Body Clutch Fork Reyurn Spring for models with Small Block and Big Block Engines.
I THINK the spring on my 70 Road Runner looks more like the top picture.
If it connects and pulls the fork back, it's the right spring (or at least a lot better than what you have now)!
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Get the one from Year One, it should work just fine.
You'll need the extra length as the one end goes into the bell housing beside the starter.
Here's a pic of mine but FYI the location on the bell housing is WRONG - It has since been relocated to the correct location.
You'll need the extra length as the one end goes into the bell housing beside the starter.
Here's a pic of mine but FYI the location on the bell housing is WRONG - It has since been relocated to the correct location.
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