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I'm getting ready to hook up my clutch linkage on my basket case 38 sedan. Looking at the service manual, I believe "linkage" from the pedal to the fork is a chain. Is that correct? so far I have not found a short piece of chain in my boxes of parts. If this is correct, what are your feelings on some chain from the hardware store?
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Yes, the chain attaches to the fork. Why not use the chain you found as it will be the correct length.
Gene Schneider
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Thanks for the reply. I do not have the chain, wish I did.
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My chain went missing. I suppose any strong enough chain will do but the length and offset are important . Anyway I took a short piece of rod, cross drilled the ends and inserted D shackles. Fifteen years later it's still fine.
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The chain is 5 5/8" long.
I thought you said you found a short chain in a box.
Gene Schneider
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Thanks guys and thanks for the measurement. Worked on it last night and the clutch seems to work fine now. Take Care!
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