Clutch Lever Release 65 Falcon

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Gino

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Hi, hope I’m not asking an inappropriate question on this forum. Sorry if so. The clutch lever release on my 65 Falcon seams to have come loose. Sorry it is a 6 cylinder 200 ci. Can I reattach without dropping the trany and or bell housing? Thanks I’m not skilled enough to be called a backyard mechanic.
 
Attached is a brief diagram of the clutch release assy. The release lever (7515) is held in the correct position with spring (7562) secured to bracket (7522).

You will most likely have to remove the trans to diagnose and repair.
 

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Occasionally the rivets that hold the clutch lever pivot (7522) break off. We used to replace the rivets with a tapered head screw that you could bolt in. Again, you'll have to pull the trans.
 
Thanks everyone for the help. I hope you are getting my reply. God bless and Merry Christmas!
 
Thanks everyone for the help. I hope you are receiving my reply. God Bless and Merry Christmas!
 
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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=308462

Gino said:
Hi, thanks for the recent advice. I mustered up the courage to drop the transmission. I know, I know, anyone can take @#$& apart! But I realize IÂ’m the novice who will be putting it back together. Indeed the rivets that attach the lever to the bell housing failed. My question, can I use a typical machine bolt with tapered head or do have to locate the elusive hardened bolt? I have found the kit that comes with a bracket ( different than the existing bracket) but how could I know if the accompanying screws are hardened? I donÂ’t mind paying the approximate 20 bucks. It would be worth it not to have a redo in the near future. Thanks and God Bless.
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You would use a hardened cap screw (min GRADE 5), lock washer and BLUE LOCTITE. Do not get the fasteners from HOME DEPOT. See if there is a FASTENAL STORE or HD TRUCK DEALER nearby.

Measure needed length. You want the fastener end towards the flywheel. Make sure it is not too long as to interfere with the lever hold-down spring. Also make sure the cap screw head will not interfere with the trans face when re-installing
 

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