Clutch pedal stop brackets

[Jim Frahm]

I came up with a stop bracket for my car and as soon as I drilled the holes in the 3/4" tube and installed it, it gave me an idea for an easier way to do the same thing without needing to drill the 3/4" tube.

I work in a machine shop so making these was very easy but they could be made with a drill, tap, and hacksaw.

Here's my first version that is installed in my car.

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As you can see from the photos, this requires you to drill the 3/4" and use both hands with wrenches to install and make adjustments. Pretty easy with the footbox side panel off, but not so easy when the car is finished.

[Jim Frahm]

Here's the second version:

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The important parts to remember when making this one is the length of the L shaped bracket that is against the nut needs to be the correct length in both directions so it will start to pinch the 3/4" tube at the top, away from the nut. And, the 1/2" rod with 1/2-13 threads needs to be up against the bottom of the 3/4" tube.

I machined my 1/2" rod, then threaded it and then welded it in place. You could use 1/2-13 all-thread and just tap the L bracket and thread it in if you can't weld. :eek:

[D Stand]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing your idea.

[cc2Arider]

Nicely done Jim! :)

Craig C

[Jim1855]

Jim,
I like it and very timely as I've been working on a clutch stop for my (slow) build.
Jim

[JCB52]

Here's the second version:

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The important parts to remember when making this one is the length of the L shaped bracket that is against the nut needs to be the correct length in both directions so it will start to pinch the 3/4" tube at the top, away from the nut. And, the 1/2" rod with 1/2-13 threads needs to be up against the bottom of the 3/4" tube.

I machined my 1/2" rod, then threaded it and then welded it in place. You could use 1/2-13 all-thread and just tap the L bracket and thread it in if you can't weld. :eek:

This is perfect for my needs. Had 2 items on my list to do before closing up the foot box: make dead pedal & clutch stop. Did the dead pedal, but moved on with the build before doing a clutch stop. This winter I’m replacing the FFR clutch cable with the recommended OEM Ford unit. While I’m under there, this stop design will be a perfect add.